It seemed like placing a fish in the desert; once it felt a bit of moisture, it couldn't wait for more.

As if doing this could alleviate the fear hidden deep inside her.

Her mind flashed with a burst of light, as if a hand had pulled her back from the abyss. Sanity finally returned.

"With me here, everything's okay."

After a long kiss, Matthew kissed her cheek and held her tightly.

"People will come soon."

With her eyes closed, Serena's body finally stopped trembling, but her face was already streaked with tears.

Matthew's mouth felt bitter. Her tears seemed bitter to him.

He disliked seeing women cry, but strangely,...