Chapter 1002: There was so much to see
"What’s up with him?"
Penny scrunched up her nose, rubbing it mildly as it felt a little itchy. "Why does it smell like..." she trailed off, assuming the smell was similar to the one from the hospital. The thought of the hospital immediately sent a wave of alarm through her brain as she thought of her patient.
Zoren!
"Renre—" she abruptly stopped the second she turned, only to see Zoren looking in her direction. "Renren!"
Penny quickly jumped up from the floor as if she had forgotten the stiffness in her neck and shoulders. She slid beside him, her eyes shaky as she scanned his face. Her eyes shimmered with relief as her lips curved into a satisfied smile, pleased that his complexion was better than yesterday.
"Goodness..." she breathed out, teary-eyed. "Thank God. Oh, my god."
Succumbing to her heart’s desire, Penny threw herself into his embrace. She bit her lips, torn between crying and laughing.
"I’m so glad you’re back," she whimpered under her breath. "You scared me."
Zoren raised his brows a little, his eyes slowly gazing down at her body. He could not only feel her trembling, but he could see it clearly. Slowly, he wrapped his arm around her and patted her back.
"I’m sorry for worrying you," he whispered, his eyes softening as she drew her head back to look at him. Even though her face was covered in scribbles and her nose was black, the look in her eyes filled him with nothing but warmth.
’Is this how you’ve been looking at me all this time?’he wondered to himself, his breathing slowing. Zoren slowly raised a hand, caressing her soft cheek with his fingertips. He wiped the tears lingering in the corner of her eyes with the back of his index.
"I’m sorry for making you cry," he whispered, brushing her cheek with his thumb.