Chapter 33: TRANQUIL FACE

"We barely know each other," Xina murmured, biting her bottom lip as she felt the wave of sadness emanating from Gary. It baffled her—how could this man, who she had only known for a few days, be so deeply attached to her? Was this how supernatural beings like him experienced love? Did they fall in love at first sight with their destined mates? The concept seemed almost absurd to Xina, and she couldn't help but be skeptical. But for Gary, the connection between them was undeniable. To him, they didn’t just barely know each other; he had known her long enough to understand that she was his entire world. Her absence brought him an unimaginable pain that gnawed at his very soul. “In this lifetime, yes,” he whispered softly, his voice thick with emotion. The hoarse tone of his words made Xina's heart ache in a way she couldn’t fully comprehend. How could she feel the sorrow in his voice so acutely? Why did his sadness affect her so deeply? Despite her confusion, Xina didn’t want him to