At that moment, Zoe burst into tears.

Held in his embrace, she leaned on his shoulder and buried her face in his black overcoat, looking fair and graceful.

On top of that, he held a fast grip on her waist.

Her hips were pressed tightly against his groin as she wrapped her arms around him. Her tears proceeded to drench his coat on the neck area. It felt wet, warm, and uncomfortable, but he didn't care. All he wanted was to hug her at that moment.

It was the first time in a long time since they had held each other in this way.

It was much longer since they had embraced each other under the glow of the sun. They had only ever hugged each other in the dark of night when no one could see them. In them, there lay a sorrow and bitterness that only both of them knew.

They had sought physical pleasure from each other a lot of times, but it always seemed their intimacy could last no longer than one night.

Lowering his head, he stared into her eyes.

His voice was husky and gentle wh