Tongheng didn’t say much for the rest of the visit, but he made sure to keep a smile on his face. He almost let out an audible sigh when it was time to leave. At the door, Dawei went for a hug again, and this time, spurred by a small urge to attack him, Tongheng hugged him back. The warmth of his friend surprised him – immediately defusing his animosity. He sensed a real affection in the embrace; something that whispered, ‘It was good to see you. I’ve missed you.’ Maybe Dawei was a better person than he had originally thought.
‘Dawei looks great, doesn’t he?’ said Kuan-yin, as they walked down the hallway.
‘Sure,’ he said. He didn’t want to make a fuss out of her comment. He didn’t want his wife to catch on that he was jealous of another man. During the entire bike ride home, though, he
