Xu Lan's voice was thick with sorrow, palpable even from a distance. Perhaps from this day on, laughter would be a stranger to her.
Occasionally, a few birds flew by, their chirping like sighs.
Neither Xu Lan nor Lu Chen had a hint of joy in their hearts. At first, Lu Chen thought that by bringing Xu Lan here, he could witness her grief. Then, all the suffering he had endured could be vented, but the outcome was the opposite.
Seeing the look of despair on Xu Lan's face, all Lu Chen felt was heartache. At that moment, he even wanted to hold her in his arms, just quietly. Everything seemed like a replay of yesterday, when their happiness and joy were real, and their partnership was genuine.
Last night, as they slept in each other's arms, Lu Chen looked at the familiar face and almost for
