A glimmer of joy appeared in Bai Wanwan's eyes when she saw him react.
She did her best to make her voice and expression appear gentle and harmless, whispering to the wary, anxious Hua Han, "Don't be afraid. You can tell me where it hurts, or what you want to do."
A flicker of something passed through Hua Han's vacant eyes, but he was mostly dazed, instinctively shrinking away.
Bai Wanwan was incredibly patient. She had already been imagining the worst-case scenario.
For Hua Han to return to her side like this, needing only time to heal… she felt no resentment, only immense gratitude.
She was grateful for the chance to atone for her mistake.
She tightened her grip on the hand he tried to pull away and smiled at him.
Slowly, the look on Hua Han's face grew calm once more.
Bai Wanwan glanced around the cold, damp cave, her brow furrowed in a deep frown.
