Huo Ting Cheng wasn't asking her to become someone different. He was simply reminding her that she was allowed to be tired, that she could ask for help and that she didn't have to carry every responsibility alone.
She leaned forward and kissed him.
It wasn't like the passionate kisses they had shared during the previous two days. This one was slower and gentler, carrying an affection that needed no explanation.
Huo Ting Cheng drew her closer, holding her against his chest after their lips parted.
Tang Fei rested her head against him again, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
For once, she didn't feel the need to think about what awaited them when they returned home.
There would be time for that later.
For now, she allowed herself to remain in his arms, enjoying the quiet and the reassurance that she didn't have to face everything alone.
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Later — The Balcony Platform
