Their granddaughter's Guardian Spirit.
Such a wondrous and incomprehensible being inspired awe in her grandparents, who belonged to an older generation.
Especially since it had protected the granddaughter who meant more to them than anything.
With their gratitude adding to their reverence, the two elders held the Guardian Spirit in even greater esteem.
How could they dare call it... Chubby?
That would be so disrespectful.
Gu...ar...dian... Spirit...
Understanding gradually dawned on Grandpa's face.
"Huh!?"
It took a while for the child to come to her senses.
Besides being scared, your heart was also filled with the expectation that Daddy would be coming home soon.
"Chubby protected Little Man Tian Xing."
Chubby was your Guardian Spirit.
Besides, why would you go looking for your Guardian Spirit?
The child hurriedly put on her slippers.
It was gone.
"Grandma and Grandpa are very grateful to it."
You ran to the bed and wrapped yourself up in the quilt.
The child's mouth curved into a grin.
You gave an embarrassed smile.
Of course the child was scared.
It had Daddy's number and Grandma and Grandpa's numbers saved in it.
Daddy had given you the phone.
They only needed to know that a Guardian Spirit was protecting the child. That was enough.
Since other people couldn't see the Guardian Spirit, they worried that others might notice their odd behavior or words and that it would affect the child badly.
They understood.
They had told her that whenever anything happened, she could call them at any time.
A smile lingered on her face as she slept.
Her lips couldn't help but pout.
She hadn't even stopped to put on her slippers.
Daddy had just called you.
You didn't pay it any mind.
The child saw Chubby less and less.
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