Miaomiao's eyes lit up at once, and she hurriedly asked, "Then the others-I mean, the family members everyone mentioned that I haven't met yet, Kate, Cassandra, Duke, and Luke-will they come home on Christmas Day too?"
Alfred nodded. "Yes. Unless something unusual comes up, all the children away from home will come back. The family gathers, has dinner together, and opens presents. That is what Christmas means most of all at Wayne Manor."
After saying that, Alfred stroked the top of Miaomiao's head. They had long since discovered that the girl liked such gentle touches. "Besides, we have a new family member this year. Everyone is very curious."
Miaomiao immediately brightened, her eyes curving into crescents.
She had carefully prepared gifts for every family member and friend, but had been worried that she would not be able to get them to everyone in time. Now that she knew they would all gather on Christmas Day, she was full of anticipation, unable to hide the smile on her lips.
Miaomiao turned happily, only to see Bruce sitting on the sofa with a slight furrow between his brows.
Was Bruce unhappy?
Remembering what Bruce had just said about some of Gotham's villains loving to cause trouble during holidays when everyone was celebrating, Miaomiao could not help frowning too.
"Don't blame him." Dick leaned closer to Miaomiao, keeping his voice very soft. "Gotham's nights are never peaceful. The livelier things get, the more on edge he is."
Miaomiao pressed her lips together, her gaze settling on Bruce's tense profile. His eyes, usually so deep and calm, were now filled with a weight and worry that others could not understand.
Miaomiao could not really understand what Bruce and the rest of the Bat Family did. After all, protecting Gotham was not their responsibility, was