44 Chapter 44- Reunited

They hugged each other a little longer. When they finally separated, they both laughed.

The longingness disappeard and joy overflows. Alas, she reunited with her long lost bestfriend.

"It's getting colder and high tide is already coming. Let's go inside." Mo Zhaoshan said smilingly at Xiaxia.

Xiaxia nodded and removed the dust on her dress and the shauls that she used. Mo Zhaoshan did the same and help Xiaxia stand up.

Upon reaching the room, Mo Zhaoshan pushed the intercom and ordered for a tea.

"You scum! I thought you were a dead meat preserved in the bottom of that sea! How come---"

Mo Zhaoshan was momentarily dazed on how Xiaxia changed her attitude 360° towards him. She's younger by three years and yet she lectures him like and old aunt.

"When I was at the death's door, I learned how to pray but I gave up struggling. Never thought that I'd wake up in this seashore the next day. The locals were the ones who found me and happens to see the tv report. Afraid that Mo Clan will sue them, they didn't dare touch me. The first people I saw upon waking up are my injured parents. After that, I came here everyday to wait for you. Mom and dad were afraid of the trauma the accident caused me. So they brought me up at US a month after, but before I left, I asked them to buy this part and build a villa. Later on, when the business was quite good, House of Poseidon volunteered to take care of this place." he explained patiently.

Xiaxia still can't believe it. It happend too fast.

"Well, I'm not as lucky as you... my dad... survived but...he sustained too many heavy injuries, he died eventually. And mom..."

she suddenly wanted to cry again. Thinking of this, the day of that incident is just few days from now, her possible death anniversary.

"Mom was said to be burnt together with the cruise. She was trapped at a room while looking for me. When her body was retrieved...her beautiful face...can't---can't be recognized anymore."

Mo Zhaoshan's heart ached so much for her.

"I grew up here and was raised by the Guans. Depression ate me during those years." she looked at Mo Zhaoshan and gave a bitter smile.

"One night, I didn't know where to go just to ease the pain. While walking through an alley...they...they..."

Words stucked at her throat but she needed to say it. Mo Zhaoshan at the other hand is tightly clenching his fist.

"Four men stood before me and....they...they..." she wasn't able to control her tears anymore and cried, burying her face between her palms.

Mo Zhaoshan reacted fast and just went up to Xiaxia and hugged her.

"Little Dumpling...don't cry now... I'm here. Shhhh...Be strong. Soon, I'll let you get back to everyone who hurt you. I'll let you bury them where there's no retaliation. I'll satisfy you in having a tasty revenge. But for now, be strong." he patted her back.

"Shanshan, I'll make the last bet of my life on you. Don't ever let go again. Promise me." she sobbed hardly in his embrace.

"En, Shanshan promises little dumpling not to leave her."

"Master Mo----"

'!!!!!!!!!'

A certain butler doesn't know how to knock as well before entering. So now, he's crying while enjoying his dog food.

Wait--- Master and Ms. Xia... hugging...

He almost lost his mind on the picture. Oh good heavens...what's happening!

"The tea is here..." she pouted.

Butler Rong: "!!!!"