Charles couldn't move for some minutes, she kept hugging him tightly as if she'd die if she let him go

The words she said earlier somehow made him want to live the happy life he has always lived once again, he wants to smile and move on as fast as possible

He gently broke the hug and managed to smile a bit. "How are you?" He asked, holding her shoulders

"I'm not fine" she cried, still letting her tears continue to wash down her face

"Stop crying" he said

"I really want to do that but it won't stop coming, I'm too happy that you finally opened your eyes, I...