It would be better if he carried the child back.
Xiao Xiao smiled at the little girl.
"Let's go."
"We'll go find your mom."
As soon as she heard they were going to find her mom, the little girl immediately settled down.
"Mm."
Earlier, she'd been so focused on picking up the clip that she hadn't had time to think about anything else.
Now that the clip was back in her hands, her longing for her mom was about to spill over.
She missed her mom.
So, so much.
The little girl's eyes began to redden.
Xiao Xiao gently bounced the little girl in his arms.
"If you're tired, rest for a while."
The little girl was still very young, and all that excitement earlier had nearly worn her out.
"I promise, you'll see your mom very soon."
"Mm!"
The little girl's eyes curved into crescents.
She grinned from ear to ear.
"Ah."
The little girl reached for the umbrella in Xiao Xiao's hand.
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow and moved his hand to the side.
"Nini wants to help me hold the umbrella?"
"Mm."
The little girl nodded hard.
"Big Brother, I'll hold the umbrella for you."
"I've held one for Mom, too."
It had rained before, and Mom had carried her home.
After walking a few steps, Mom stopped.
She couldn't quite hold the little girl with one arm.
Mom said she was growing bigger every day, and soon Mom wouldn't be able to carry her anymore.
The little girl looked forward to growing up.
But she didn't like hearing Mom say she wouldn't be able to carry her much longer.
She liked being held by Mom.
Mom's arms smelled nice and felt soft.
They were very comfortable.
Her eyes darted