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?"

about Cliff Huo that always

"You will," he confirmed.

shoulders sagged in relief, almost losing balance at

forehead was already

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

happy. It felt as if the sun was brighter and the stars shone

she

was Cliff, just him, always

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

for taking care of herself so poorly. However, just seeing her in

of her the

doctor that he called up left once the whole procedure

his stubble

she found herself staring into Cliff longer than she

why she never found the

a colony of ants bit the insides of her