Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

88. Outroduction

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Are you ready?

"Endless love"

They stood entwined, arms wrapped tightly around each other, her head nestled against his chest.

Her gaze remained distant, a silent pool of pain resonating through her eyes, encapsulating the extent of emotions in that tragic moment.

With closed eyes, he held her close, his cheek pressed gently against her head.

Instinctively, he could feel the subtle signs of her pain, perhaps stemming from the wound at the back of her head.

One hand tenderly traced the contours of her hair, gliding down her back with a soothing touch.

He sensed her gradually surrendering to the comfort of his warm hug, her tension melting away in response to his gentle hold.

He attentively picked up on every subtle signal from her, his arms unwavering in preventing her from crumbling to the ground.

She hovered on the brink of weakness, her breaths shallow, and the effort to keep her eyes open revealed the extent of her struggle.

The gun aimed directly at them seemed inconsequential.

At that moment, they had transcended concern. All that mattered was the burning desire to be tightly embraced in each other's arms.

Though her sobs had stopped, her eyes continued to stream tears, the overwhelming pain proving insurmountable.

For the delicate butterfly that only sought happiness, the burden proved too heavy to bear.

All she yearned for in this life was happiness. Completing her studies was her ticket to independence, a chance to break free from the confining matchbox she called home.

Starving? A daily struggle. Exhausted? Words couldn't capture it. Depressed? Not anymore. Distance from her father was a solace. Then Minghao appeared, and everything shifted.

But she never regretted meeting him. The pain, the fear, the suffering—none of it could overshadow the depth of her love for him.

Not even this moment, this cursed moment.

On the other hand, Minghao? After meeting her, he finally understood the essence of love and happiness.

She taught him how to love, how to express emotions without breaking things, and the importance of understanding that in this world, diverse perspectives shape the narrative.

He believed he understood pain, yet her story revealed depths he had never experienced.

Even when he hesitated to be honest with himself about his feelings for her, he always perceived her strength.

No one compared to his Nabi, his beautiful butterfly.

Unlike ever before, he was ready to break the entire world for her. No force could restrain him. The simmering rage within threatened to erupt, with Kim Sunghoon as its sole target.

Opening his eyes slowlly, he drew a deep breath. With measured care, he slowly released the embrace, his hands supporting her to prevent any collapse.

He was aware that Kim Sunghoon's gun was aimed at his back, but he couldn't have cared less.

His gaze locked onto her teary, barely open eyes.

Clenching his jaw, he fought back the urge to cry and crumble before her, recognizing that she needed strength from him.