Suddenly, a strong arm stretched out and pulled Nicole up from the ground.

The next second, Nicole heard someone say, “It’s really you?”

Eric’s words drew Nicole back to reality.

She was silent for a second before she quickly wiped away her tears.

“Why are you here?”

Her voice was slightly hoarse, and she turned her face away as she did not want him to see her like this.

Eric grabbed her hand and saw the blood streaks and gravel on her palms. His face darkened a little, and he looked distr