That was truly terrifying.
Xu Enguang couldn't imagine losing his voice.
He pressed his fingers against his throat.
He felt the trembling beneath them.
"I... made a sound..."
"Yes."
Xiao Xiao smiled and nodded.
"You made a sound."
"That's wonderful..."
Xu Enguang felt as if he were about to collapse.
He'd had far too many shocks today...
He unconsciously stepped backward.
He kept going until his back touched the rough bark of a tree.
He let the big tree behind him support his weight, relieved.
He lowered his head.
He raised a hand and pressed hard against his temple.
"...Brother Xiao..."
Xu Enguang looked at the ground.
But everything before his eyes was blurred.
Just like the confusion in his heart.
"I..."
"...can't remember..."
"Do you believe me?"
The boy suddenly lifted his head.
The expression on his face made one's heart skip a beat.
Pale and startled.
Flustered and cautious.
Disbelieving, with a hint of absurdity and helpless amusement...
Xiao Xiao looked at the boy's confused, unfocused eyes without saying a word.
His brows furrowed slightly.
"You just asked me what the older sister looked like..."
Xu Enguang stumbled over his words.
He twisted his hands together.
His voice was hoarse.
"You said you'd help me keep an eye out for her..."
"I was so happy..."
"And grateful."
"Especially grateful."
Though the boy had spoken for a while without getting to the point, Xiao Xiao showed no impatience.
He didn't interrupt him, either.
He knew...
Whatever it was, it had to have struck the boy hard.
Otherwise...
The boy wouldn't have suddenly lost his voice.
And he wouldn't have been so reluctant to say it...
Something that could make the boy suddenly lose his voice...
Xiao Xiao recalled the few words the