My Wife Is A Gift From Heaven

"Happy birthday, Lena." There were bags around his eyes as his tired gaze fell upon her, but even then, one couldn't deny a hint of emotion that rose in his eyes at the sight of Lena.

"Cliff..."

She felt at loss for words as tears ran down her cheeks. It truly had been so long since she'd seen him.

"What's wrong?" he urged. There was just something intimidating inside his gaze that would make anyone quake in sight.

Lena turned, looking down on the pavements beneath her feet.

"You...today..." She trailed off, trying to gather her nerves.

After a few seconds of leaning into him, she was finally able to raise her head and look him in the eye. "I–I don't love him that much. I think we broke up."

He stood there like a tree, guarding her from the howling winds and harsh rains. His arms enveloped her, pulling her deep into his warmth.

"You'll find a better man," he said softly. His voice was calming, enough to put even a baby to rest. "Don't be so harsh on yourself."

"Really?"

something about Cliff Huo that

"You will," he confirmed.

almost losing balance at that moment. Her vision started

was already starting to

– ever since they were kids. She'd always rely on Cliff

It felt as if the sun was brighter and the stars shone when she was with

Sherlock didn't want her, then she didn't want him either. That was

Cliff, just him, always

was carried up by Cliff. She didn't have the best immune system ever since she was a kid. As long as it was chilly out or too hot out, she'd always find herself catching a cold. She

so poorly. However, just seeing her in this state made him want nothing more

took care of her the

he called up left

his eyes were further emphasized, and his stubble decorated his face. Even if he was

she found herself staring into Cliff longer than she anticipated. She froze, turning

was why

as if a colony of ants bit the