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watching her , he listens to the melody she’s playing . it felt familiar somehow .
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“ a braid .. hm . yes , i think i should . then i ask you to be still for a moment , jian’er . “

with the suggestion , his fingers combed through his silky locks then started working on the braid .

“ i should have brought some flowers then … “
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reaching out a hand , he cups his cheek , gently stroking it with his thumb .

“ jian’er .. why did you leave without letting anyone know anyway ? ” his tone grew cold for a moment .

that unpleasant feeling in his chest kept growing stronger . much more irritable .
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wen xu frowned as he avoided his gaze . he avoided his gaze , didn't he ? he gritted his teeth as an unfamiliar feeling started to slowly eat him up on the inside , but he maintained a calm exterior .

“ jian'er , i'm sorry if i hurt you .. i was feeling unease when i couldn't find you .. ”
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hearing his explanation , hearing his shaky voice , wen xu came back to his senses , his grip on both his wrist and chin slowly loosen .

ㅤ” jian’er … “ he quickly pulls back his hands as if he got burned . “ i .. i just thought … no … i’m sorry .. were you — were you hurt .. ? “

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gritting his teeth , his eyes were bloodshot and furious .

“ you weren’t anywhere . “
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