章 32: Rabbit hole

Left alone, the two of them just hugged. Huang Gingge's arms squeezed Ku Lo's soaking-wet robes as she sobbed into his chest.

"It's fine. Everything's fine-" He caressed her back. "No need to be sad." He hugged her tight. His own head above hers in a way which his chin touched her brown hair. "I'm here for you, now and forever." He promised her everything that wouldn't be stepping on Huang Qingling, who must be snooping on them.

Still, even if he did that and more, it took a lot of time for her to finally mutter, "K-Ku Lo," she whispered between sobs. "D-did you and s-sister s-stop argu-i-i-ing?"

"We did-" His hand ran on her back. "Both of us chose to stop to make you happy."

"T-thanks so much. I-I wouldn't h-have know what to do if either of you would be g-gone."

"We're both here for you. You are our precious gem and we both want to see you shine brightly amongst stars."

"I-I understand…"

"Good-" His hands patted her back. "Let's go eat those cookies, okay?"