Chris, in a half-asleep state, instinctively pulled her tighter into his embrace. Paige kept her eyes open and listened carefully to the crying, which came in intermittent sobs. Terrified, she clung tightly to Chris, seeking comfort in his embrace. However, the sudden hug woke Chris. He looked at her in his arms, and she seemed scared. Scared? Of what? “What’s wrong?” he asked. His voice startled Paige, making her jump. She looked up immediately and accidentally hit her head on his chin. The collision was loud. Chris grunted painfully. He did not expect the girl to have such a hard skull. Paige looked at him with teary eyes, which baffled him. He was the one whose chin she knocked into, but why was she the one crying? Nevertheless, Chris asked, “Did it hurt?” Paige nodded with her teary eyes. Seeing her exceptionally pitiful look, he gently stroked her head to comfort the girl. Paige blushed at how gentle Chris was to her, which was rare.After a few pats, Chris
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