Chapter 54. Don't Run Anymore, I Love You

Unbeknownst to her, Emily's eyes were brimming with tears. She lunged into Wolfgang's chest, clutching his shaking frame. Through her sobs, she spoke: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to fear you, I really didn't... I'm so sorry... I love you, I still do... If you wish to consume me, go ahead, but please, don't vanish, I'm truly worried for you... "

At first, Wolfgang stared at her in shock, and then slowly embraced her. His grip was so firm that Emily could hardly breathe, yet she wasn't frightened. Instead, she held onto him even more tightly. Her tears fell like a downpour, beyond control. As she wept, she thought to herself: "Wolfgang is the one who's been hurt, so why am I the one crying so bitterly?" Unable to hold back, she said: "If you're in pain, go ahead and cry. I'll protect you. I promise I won't leave you, Wolfgang, I love you."

Those three words escaped her lips in a ch