The Remaining Embers Rekindle Love

Chapter 7: Opening the Heart

Tino's appearance was like a small ripple. Although it didn't cause any real harm, it led to a breakthrough in the relationship between Lissie and Abed.

One weekend after the incident, Abed took Lissie to a manor in the suburbs. He had secretly bought and renovated this manor according to the description of Lissie's ideal residence that she had mentioned unintentionally in her previous life.

There was a large garden in the manor, filled with white roses that Lissie loved. At the end of the garden, there was a small lake, and beside the lake, a wooden pavilion was built.

Sitting in the pavilion, Abed looked at Lissie and said earnestly, "Lissie, I know no amount of apologies can make up for what I did in the previous life. But I still want to tell you that my stupidity and cruelty during those days are the things I hate the most in my life. I don't dare to expect you to forget immediately, but I hope you can believe that in this life, all my tenderness and patience are only for you."

Lissie looked at him, her eyes slightly red. The pain of the previous life was real, but so were his changes and efforts in this life. She was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly, her voice trembling slightly, almost imperceptibly, "Abed, actually... sometimes I'm still afraid. Afraid that those nightmares will repeat, afraid that one day you'll become the way you were before."

This was the first time she had taken the initiative to express her fears since her rebirth.

Abed's heart seemed to be tugged. He reached out and gently drew Lissie into his arms, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a rare treasure. "I understand. I'll wait until you completely let down your guard. No matter how long it takes, I'll wait."

His embrace was warm and firm. Leaning against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, the fears and uneasiness that had been pent up in Lissie's heart seemed to find a haven to dock at this moment. She didn't say anything, but quietly stretched out her arm and wrapped it around his waist.

This hug spanned life and death, dispelled resentment, and signified their real new beginning.