allonlinenovel Chapter 685 Brother and sister reunited
Chapter 685 Brother and sister reunited
Chapter 686 Giving You an Explanation
Like a startled white dove, Li Yan returned to the banquet hall from the back garden in a panic, her steps faltering.
The composure and elegance she had just displayed were shattered by her overwhelming panic and confusion.
Her hair was slightly loose, with a few strands falling messily around her fair neck.
It was like a painting ravaged by wind and rain, pitiful and full of desolation.
His eyes were red and swollen, tears stubbornly welling up, threatening to spill over again at any moment.
Even the slight redness on the tip of her nose and the unconscious grip on her skirt, her knuckles turning white from the force, were attempts to find a semblance of composure.
Yet her body still trembled slightly, revealing the turbulent emotions within her.
She actually ran into her own brother here...
But she wasn't prepared, so she had no choice but to flee for the time being.
At that moment, Duan Yujing had just finished exchanging pleasantries with the guests and was about to leave to find Li Yan.
Just as he turned around, his gaze, like a magnet, precisely locked onto her disheveled appearance.
My heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible and brutal hand.
A surge of tenderness and worry exploded in her chest, and the aloof smile that had been present during her social interactions vanished instantly, replaced by an intense and unyielding concern and anxiety.
He moved with lightning speed, rushing towards Li Yan.
"Xiao Yan!" Duan Yujing strode to Li Yan's side, grasped her shoulders urgently yet gently, and leaned down slightly.
His gaze was fixed on her tearful eyes, filled with tenderness, and his voice was low and gentle—
"What's wrong with you? Who bullied you, huh?"
Duan Yujing's warm palm pressed against her skin.
But Li Yan was like a frightened rabbit cowering in the corner; the moment she was touched, her body trembled instinctively.
Li Yan looked up in a panic, meeting his deep, worried eyes.
Filled with guilt, she hurriedly raised her hand to wipe away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.
She forced a smile, her lips trembling slightly: "No, it's nothing, it's just that the wind was strong in the garden and it got in my eyes."
Her voice was soft and trembling, and her gaze darted around, like a child trying to hide a secret.
But how could such an obvious flaw escape Duan Yujing's eyes?
Duan Yujing frowned: "Xiaoyan, don't hide it from me. You clearly cried. What happened? How can I be at ease with you like this?"
His hands unconsciously tightened, as if he wanted to pull her into his arms and protect her tightly.
As Li Yan gazed at his sincere face, her eyes welled up with tears, which flowed uncontrollably like a burst dam.
She bit her lower lip until it turned white and left teeth marks, then sobbed as she recounted the bittersweet turmoil of her chance encounter with her brother in the garden, the flood of past memories, and the fear of recognizing him.
Every word carries the grievances of years of wandering and the helplessness of reunion, each word a lament.
Duan Yujing listened quietly.
After she finished speaking, he gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks, his thumb caressing her skin, which felt delicate and warm.
With unwavering determination in his eyes, Duan Yujing murmured softly, "Xiaoyan, don't be afraid, I'm here."
These few simple words seemed to possess a magical spell, gradually bringing peace to Li Yan's chaotic heart.
"I will send people to thoroughly investigate the Li family's affairs, and I will make sure to find out the cause and effect and give you an explanation."
After saying that, he gently embraced Li Yan, wrapping his arms around her, giving her the most solid safe haven.
The embrace was warm and strong. Li Yan leaned against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and nodded hurriedly: "Okay, Yu Jing, I believe you."
Fortunately, Li Yan is not alone now.