Chapter 853

As Kelly was about to leave, Keith suddenly turned and grabbed her wrist. The unexpected movement caused her to stumble into his arms.

Everything happened so quickly. Kelly found herself held tightly by Keith. Her body stiffened like a board, and her mind went blank, unsure of what to say.

Just as she was about to ask what was wrong, Keith said, "Can you please hold me?" His voice carried a hint of sorrow, matching the desolate and cold atmosphere around them.

Kelly realized that something had stirred deep emotions in him. Without saying a word, she let him hold her. Next, she raised her hand to gently stroke Keith's back. He had likely endured a lot of pain and burdens that were never meant to be his.

Time seemed to stretch, making the embrace feel both fleeting and endless. Keith's pent-up emotions, like a dam breaking, began to pour out. He finally opened up, sharing what had been weighing on his heart.

"I miss her so much, more than I can express. I've wanted to come and pay