Ch. 261Mom, I'm Scared
In "Mom, I'm Scared," Orange Heart Leaf, a young girl, wakes up to find her pet rat dead and senses an unknown presence in her room. She modifies a curse note to protect herself from any conscious or hostile entity entering her home. Despite her precautions, the note shows no signs of activation, leaving her uncertain about the true cause of her pet's death and the presence in her room. She ultimately calls her mother, expressing her fear. Meanwhile, Tang Chuan, who had been observing her, decides to intervene, ensuring the note becomes inoperative and reporting her parents' emotional abuse to authorities. Despite his interference, he acknowledges Orange Heart Leaf's intelligence and potential. The chapter explores themes of fear, precaution, intelligence, and the vulnerability of children despite their maturity.