When Shien arrived at the Gigale Family, he had been welcomed by the entire household and respectfully escorted inside, enjoying quite the limelight.
Yet when he left, Shien actually walked out alone and forlorn. Anyone unaware of the circumstances might have thought he had done something wrong and been thrown out by the Gigale Family.
As soon as Shien stepped out through the gates of the Gigale Family, the girls beside him reappeared at just the right moment.
"Finished with your business?"
As though she had gone somewhere to take a nap, Aiyi yawned, cast Shien a sidelong glance, and asked lazily.
Lasha also approached slowly, holding Emerald's hand, until she stood before Shien.
Shien's gaze immediately fell upon Emerald.
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Emerald tilted her head, seemingly puzzled.
That was because the way Shien looked at her was different from before.
His eyes held contemplation, suspicion, helplessness, and other emotions. Not only Emerald, but even Aiyi and Lasha became confused.
"What is it?"
Though not particularly interested, Aiyi still asked.
"Nothing."
After giving it some thought, Shien chose not to say anything.
Although he had read that ancient book and more or less understood why Tris had been so wary of Emerald's existence, it was still uncertain whether Emerald was truly the being mentioned in the book. There was no need to make it so clear.
Right now, compared to Emerald's origins, what gave Shien more of a headache was how to settle this little girl.
Was he really going to abandon her?
But could he do that?
Clearly, he could not.
Perhaps someone else would most likely do so, but while Shien was no good person, he could not casually abandon such an innocent little girl.
Even if taking Emerald with him might lead to plenty of trouble on the