The Path We choose

"Xin…" Lory called with a hoarse voice. She was surprised someone had approached her without her knowledge. She was also unsure if it happened because she had fainted or was in deep sleep. However, she dismissed her worry when she saw the man with a perfectly carved face and dark robes kneeling before her. A smile bloomed on her face. She was glad they were reunited.

"Your back? Does it hurt?" Zhao Li Xin's hand trembled. It pained him to see her endure the pain.

Lory noticed her robes falling off her shoulders to expose her bare skin. She thought of the mark on her back and quickly strengthened her robes. She winced at the sudden stab of pain as she adjusted her robes. 

"Careful!" Zhao Li Xin helped her strengthen her robes. He thought she was probably embarrassed to show him her back as she was an unmarried maiden.