It's not too late to meet in the book

The night was as dark as ink, deep and silent, as if even time had stood still. In Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan's bedroom, the dim light cast a hazy veil over the space. Outside the window, the occasional chirping of insects shattered the night's tranquility, adding a touch of eeriness and unease.

Lei Xiaoyue lay in bed, eyes closed, but her mind replayed the haunting scene like a movie. She remembered the cliff jumper, wearing a blue shirt, gently fluttering in the wind, like a kite with a broken string, helpless and desperate. Her heartbeat quickened as the memory surged, each beat a reminder of how real that nightmarish experience was, how unforgettable it was.

She tried to cover her head with the quilt, hoping to escape the horrific images, but the memories were like maggots attached to her bones, following her everywhere, and no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't shake them off. Her hands tightly grasped the quilt, her fingertips turning white from the force, and her body trembled within the quilt like a frightened bird, helpless and fragile.

"Xiaoyue, what's wrong with you? Did you have a nightmare again?" Lin Yuxuan's voice rang out in the darkness, a hint of concern and worry. He noticed something was wrong with Lei Xiaoyue, got up from his bed, and gently walked to her bedside.

Lei Xiaoyue didn't answer. She just gripped the quilt even tighter, as if she wanted to curl herself up in it. Her tears slid down the corners of her eyes and dripped onto the pillow, silently, but like heavy raindrops, beating at her fragile heart.

Seeing this, Lin Yuxuan felt an inexplicable sadness well up in his heart. He gently reached out his hand, wanting to touch Lei Xiaoyue's head and give her some comfort. But his hand stopped in mid-air, afraid that his touch would disturb her and make her suffer even more.

"Xiaoyue, don't be afraid. I'm here and I will always be with you." Lin Yuxuan's voice was gentle and firm, and his words were like warm sunshine, trying to penetrate the haze in Lei Xiaoyue's heart.

Lei Xiaoyue finally spoke, her voice choked with sobs: "Yuxuan, I... I can't sleep. As soon as I close my eyes, I see that man... He jumped from such a high place... His clothes... blue... fluttering in the wind..."

Lin Yuxuan's heart tightened upon hearing this. He understood that those memories were like heavy shackles to Lei Xiaoyue, binding her heart and preventing her from escaping. He also remembered that man, the twisted posture he had taken as he fell, the terror and despair on his face. Those images, too, replayed in his mind, causing him unbearable pain.

"I...me too." Lin Yuxuan's voice trembled. He lowered his head, not daring to look into Lei Xiaoyue's eyes. He was afraid that his eyes would reveal the same fear and helplessness.

The bedroom fell into a brief silence, the only sound being the combined sounds of their breathing and the occasional chirping of insects outside the window, creating an eerie scene. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan lay in bed, each lost in their own pain and memories.

"Yuxuan, tell me... why did this happen to us?" Lei Xiaoyue's voice rang out again, a hint of confusion and bewilderment in her tone. She didn't understand why fate had allowed them to experience such pain and fear.

Lin Yuxuan was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Maybe... this is fate's test of us. It makes us go through this in order to make us stronger."

Upon hearing this, Lei Xiaoyue raised her head slightly and looked at Lin Yuxuan with tearful eyes: "But... I'm really scared. I'm afraid that I will always remember these things, and that they will remain in my heart forever."

Lin Yuxuan reached out and gently held Lei Xiaoyue's hand. His hand was warm and strong, as if it could give him courage and strength. "Don't be afraid, Xiaoyue. We will face this together. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will be by your side."

Lei Xiaoyue felt Lin Yuxuan's warmth and determination, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in her heart. She held Lin Yuxuan's hand tightly, as if she had found a harbor to rely on.

"Thank you, Yuxuan. I feel much better with you by my side." There was a hint of sob in Lei Xiaoyue's voice, but more of it was gratitude and relief.

Lin Yuxuan smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination: "It's okay, Xiaoyue. We will get through this together. I believe that as long as we support each other, there is nothing we can't overcome."

The night was still dark, but the atmosphere in the bedroom gradually became warm and firm. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan lay on the bed, holding each other's hands tightly, as if they had found a bright light in the darkness, illuminating their way forward.

"Yuxuan, do you think we will encounter something like this again in the future?" There was a hint of uncertainty and worry in Lei Xiaoyue's voice.

Lin Yuxuan shook his head, his eyes filled with determination and confidence: "No, Xiaoyue. We will become stronger and braver. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will face them together and overcome them together."

Lei Xiaoyue nodded. She believed Lin Yuxuan's words and believed that they would get through this difficult time together. She closed her eyes and tried to relax, letting those terrible memories fade away.

"Good night, Yuxuan." There was a hint of fatigue and relief in Lei Xiaoyue's voice. She finally found a moment of peace at this moment.