YIREN'S POV
"Kai!" I call out, running toward him. His face lights up as he opens his arms, pulling me into a warm, squeezing hug. His familiar scent, a mix of spices and warmth, wraps around me like home.
"I'm sorry I didn't come to see you and Ning for three days," I say, guilt edging my voice. "Got really busy."
This is the longest I've gone without seeing them since moving back. Normally, I'm at the hospital every other day.
Kai smiles, brushing it off. "Not your fault. I told Jun to keep you busy."
My brows furrow, and I spin around. Sure enough, Jun stands behind me, holding his ears in an exaggerated apology.
Kai turns me back around, his arm over my shoulder. "Come on, look around. What do you think?"