Chapter 84: Chapter 84-Help When Darkness Won't

"So, how have things been?"

Xiao asked as he took a seat beside Li Lun, who held onto his hand, refusing to let go. He didn't reject her request, sitting beside her, he focused on her. She seemed to be doing a bit better than the last time he saw her.

"How are the nightmares?"

Xiao asked, looking into her blank eyes that were trying their best to focus. He could tell that she was trying her best to act normal, but some things weren't meant to be.

"It's fine, things are getting better."

'Sigh...why lie.'

Xiao shook his head as he held her hand tighter. His voice was serious as he spoke,

"Li Lun, I am your fiancé and, above that, your friend. Tell me what's bothering you. I want to help you."

Hearing his words, Li Lun was silent before tears started to pool in her eyes. Her voice was croaked as she spoke with hiccups,