Mute Beauty

Chapter 97: Clingy

Xu Ting leaned against her, silently crying, as Ran Ling removed her apron and led her to the sofa outside. Xu Ting remained clingy, wrapping her arms around Ran Ling's waist and resting her head on her shoulder.

Neither of them spoke, and Ran Ling didn't urge her to. Two curious little cats approached, wondering what was wrong with Xu Ting. They meowed a couple of times, but Ran Ling gently patted them, signaling for them to go away.

The cats were less important than Ting Ting.

Things had been fine that morning; how did she end up crying?

Yet, they were still so well-behaved and smart. Even when overwhelmed, she knew to come home and find Ling Jie to cry, knowing that Ling Jie would comfort her well.

Ran Ling patted her back and, seeing her body still shaking, helped her lie down on her lap. Xu Ting turned her face to the side, burying it in her abdomen. The scent of Ran Ling made her feel secure, and Ran Ling's hand resting on her head felt like a shield protecting her from the outside world. Xu Ting lowered her eyes, not even sure how she felt at that moment, but sensing her uncontrollable body gradually calming down.

Indeed, it was true.

No matter how sad or out of control she felt, she could always find comfort and redemption in Ran Ling. Ran Ling would accompany her without distraction, shielding her from all pain.

No one could be as patient and gentle as Ran Ling, and no one would indulge her ever-changing moods as Ran Ling did. Wasn't Ran Ling still the same as before?

Ran Ling hadn't changed. She still loved her and treated her well, never abandoning or resenting her because of her illness.

Xu Ting shouldn't hide anything from her. Ran Ling had the right to know everything about her, especially since they planned to remarry in the future.

She wanted to be with Ran Ling for a lifetime. Xu Ting was completely certain of that.

Ran Ling's silent companionship surpassed all words; in this moment, her silence felt perfect. Xu Ting's trembling body steadied, though her emotions still surged with inexplicable tension.

Xu Ting sat up from the woman's lap but immediately felt uncomfortable with the separation. She quickly opened her arms and hugged her again, collapsing back onto her.

Ran Ling was pushed into the corner of the sofa, letting out a muffled sound, but patiently and gently accepted Xu Ting's clinginess, wrapping her arms around her in return, showing no discomfort whatsoever.

When Xu Ting had finally hugged her enough and relaxed her grip, Ran Ling gently pushed her away, looking at her with questioning eyes, wanting to know what was wrong with her crying lover.

In the corner of the sofa, facing each other, Xu Ting's eyes were slightly red, her long hair damp and clinging to her face with tears, making her especially pitiful. Ran Ling furrowed her brow slightly, reaching out to help her smooth her hair, her gaze fixed on Xu Ting's face, filled with concern.

Ran Ling used sign language to ask her: [What's wrong, Ting Ting? Did something happen at work?]

"No," Xu Ting shook her head, feeling resolute. "I have something to tell you."

Something to tell her?

Surprise flickered in Ran Ling's eyes, her eyelashes fluttering, but she quickly regained her composure, looking at Xu Ting, waiting for her to continue.

Gentle yet calm, she radiated strength. Whenever Xu Ting needed her, Ran Ling always displayed this charm, as if she could embrace all of Xu Ting's burdens.