The woman pressed hard at her temples.
Her mouth hung slightly open.
After a long moment, she closed it.
She rubbed her chin.
Her jaw had grown sore and stiff from being open for so long.
"I..."
The woman lightly bit her lower lip.
The slight pain helped clear her head a little.
"I don't know..."
The woman gave a bitter smile.
What was she supposed to believe now?
Monsters...
Should she believe Student Xiao's explanation?
This explanation that sounded like utter nonsense, utterly absurd.
But it was so absurd, and Student Xiao had said it so naturally...
Something that should have been beyond doubt had left her deeply conflicted.
"You don't have to agonize over it."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"You can believe it."
"Or you can choose not to."
"Whether you believe it or not won't change anything."
"Unless something unexpected happens..."
"This is already over."
The woman felt a little agitated.
It was precisely Student Xiao's attitude that made her waver even more.
Wait...
"Over?"
The woman was puzzled.
"What do you mean?"
Xiao Xiao blinked.
"Grandma Ji already saw Fei."
"So, for Grandma Ji, her wish has come true."
"That brings this matter to a close."
"Isn't that right?"
The woman fell silent.
Well, yes.
The old lady had finally seen Fei...
It had ended happily.
But...
The woman wondered if she was reading too much into it...
"You make it sound like my mom won't see that leopard again."
"Who knows?"
Xiao Xiao smiled.
Maybe she would.
Maybe she wouldn't.
Only time could give them the answer.
"I hope my mom runs into it again."
The woman murmured.
"Then I could see what it looks like, too..."
"Ugh."
Her voice was full of confusion and bewilderment.
"If it