Chapter 5222: Two Years Ago
He hadn't heard wrong, had he?
Orange was somewhat astonished and uncertain.
"Mm."
The child nodded.
"I want to see maple leaves."
Orange was sure now.
The child really did want to see maple leaves.
It was a very simple request—if it were autumn right now...
For a moment, Orange didn't know how to explain it to the child.
What a silly little fool.
Didn't he even know that maple leaves turned red in autumn?
Orange really didn't want to disappoint him.
But...
"Mommy."
The child spoke again. "Can't I?"
The light in his eyes dimmed.
"No."
Orange immediately denied it.
He took a slight breath. "Bao Bao."
"Do you really like maple leaves?"
Orange asked tentatively.
Perhaps he could use this topic to find a way to get the child to choose something else to look at?
For example...
Pretty flowers.
Didn't this child like pretty flowers very much?
Why did he want to see maple leaves instead?
The child blinked.
His eyes held a momentary daze.
Then he nodded. "Mm."
"I like maple leaves."
"...When did you start liking them?"
Orange's lips curved up. "Mommy didn't know before."
The child pursed his lips slightly.
A trace of caution showed in his eyes.
"...Mommy, don't be angry."
The child spoke timidly.
Orange froze.
Angry?
"Why?"
"Why would Mommy be angry?"
Because the child liked maple leaves?
Was that how awful he seemed in the child's eyes?
Orange was somewhat shocked.
"Mommy isn't angry."
"Really?"
The child's voice rose slightly.
Mommy really wasn't angry?
"Mommy promises."
Orange raised two fingers. "Is that enough?"
Mm.
The child nodded.
Mommy had promised him...
The child's gaze shifted slightly.
This had happened two years ago...