The small hands tightly grasped the clothes on Xiao Xiao's shoulders.
…
After a while, Xiao Xiao felt that the little body in his arms was no longer shaking.
He lowered his voice and said, "Little bell, are you feeling better?"
…
"Big brother."
The girl's voice was muffled and nasally, "I'm so scared."
Xiao Xiao stroked the girl's head comfortingly.
He didn't speak, and he suddenly felt that maybe his previous guess was wrong.
The girl was probably not frightened by the sound of the elevator.
…
"Will my parents scold me harshly?"
"Will they... beat me?"
Speaking of the latter part, the girl's little body trembled again.
Xiao Xiao was a little dumbfounded. He couldn't help but patted the girl on the back of her head, "Little Lingdang, what are you thinking about?"
…
The girl raised her head suddenly. If Xiao Xiao hadn't raised her head quickly and at the same time lifted the girl a little away from his arms, his chin would have hit the girl's head.
He lowered his head and was about to say something when he heard the girl's expectant voice, her red and swollen eyes shining like a puppy after seeing flesh and bones.
"They won't scold me?"
"They won't hit me?"
…
"have no idea."
Xiao Xiao shook his head honestly.
Uncle Jin and Aunt Yu are right to be worried about the girl, but he is not sure if they will be so angry that they want to beat her when they see their daughter who has returned safely?
Little Lingdang's face suddenly fell down, and her eyes began to become moist again.
…
"Little Bell, since you have done something wrong, you must have the courage to face your mistakes."
Xiao Xiao looked into Xiao Lingdang's eyes.
The child's eyes are clear and clean, and after being washed with tears, they become even more radiant and clear.
The eyes were obviously black, but they seemed to be shining.
…
"Even if mom and dad are very angry, it's because they are too worried about little bell."
…
"If one day, mom and dad suddenly leave the little bell aside and disappear-"
Xiao Xiao suddenly asked, "How does the little bell feel?"
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"Um?"
The girl was stunned for a moment, then imagined that scene, her little face wrinkled up, "...very angry? Also scared?"
…
"The little bell suddenly disappeared. Mom and Dad felt the same way."
"So, little bell, don't be afraid."
Xiao Xiao put down the little bell and said, "Go find mom and dad."
…
The girl was stunned and turned around to look. In front of her was... the ward where she lived?
The door was ajar, revealing a gap.
It was dark inside.
"Mom and dad...are you in there?"
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"Um."
When Xiao Xiao was sitting on Gu Diao's back just now, he saw a figure peeking out of the window of this ward.
It's Uncle Jin.
…
"But-"
It's dark inside.
The girl hesitated a little and her heart beat fast.
She couldn't help but look at Xiao Xiao again.
Xiao Xiao smiled at her and nodded, "Go ahead."
He whispered encouragement.
…
The girl put her little hand on the door panel, pursed her lips, and said hard, "Squeak~"
Small sounds seem to be infinitely amplified in a silent environment.
The girl was startled and immediately retracted her hand.
…
"who?"
There was a familiar voice coming from the house.
dad?
The girl paused her retreating movement and looked at the door that slowly closed due to her letting go.
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After a while, "Pap~Pap~", the slightly heavy footsteps got closer and closer to the door.
The girl suddenly clenched her fists and looked nervous.
Dad's voice just now... seemed very angry?
…
After Xiao Xiao left, Uncle Jin and Aunt Yu went to the police to learn about the progress of the search for their daughter.
It's just that the answers I get remain the same.
"Sorry, there is no news about your daughter yet."
…
The two people's faces were confused for a moment.
They followed the police in and out in a daze, watching them busy all night, and occasionally heard the police's anxious and frustrated whispers in their ears.
…
The police came and advised them to rest.
Their daughter is gone, how can they think about resting?
Just looking at the troubled expressions on the young police officers' faces, they also knew that instead of being of any help here, they would actually hinder the police's work.
So, they left.
They returned to their daughter's ward.
…
No lights on.
Aunt Yu sat beside her daughter's hospital bed, gently stroking the quilt covering her daughter.
…
The bed was still the same as when my daughter left it.
A corner of the quilt was lifted.
The sheets were slightly wrinkled.
It's just that there is no trace of warmth anymore.
The cold quilt showed that the girl had been gone for a long time.
…
Uncle Jin walked to the window, and the cool evening breeze sobered up his chaotic mind.
He suddenly wanted to smoke.
…
He is not a heavy smoker. He smoked more when he was young and stopped smoking after having children.
He still remembered the girl's stern face and serious "education" to him, saying that smoking was harmful to health.
What second-hand smoke is more harmful?
…
Since then, he has never smoked at home again.
…
His hand subconsciously touched his pocket.
There is no cigarette case and no lighter.
He was stunned and scratched his pocket several times with his fingers.
Suddenly, there was a feeling of depression in his heart that choked his throat, making him feel like he was almost having trouble breathing.
…
"Squeak~"
The sudden sound of the door opening startled him, "Who?"
He blurted out and asked, his tone was not good.
It's a bit of a vent.
…
Aunt Yu looked up at Uncle Jin, feeling a little panicked.
"I gonna go see."
Uncle Jin smiled reassuringly at his wife and walked toward the door.
…
"who?"
Uncle Jin asked again at the door.
…
Xiao Xiao lowered his head and looked at the girl who clenched her fists with an expression as if she was facing a formidable enemy, and a smile flashed in his eyes.
At first glance, he looks like a good kid who made a mistake for the first time.
So afraid of being blamed by my parents.
Obviously, the couple Uncle Jin and Aunt Yu don't look like parents who are strict with their children.
…
"Uncle Jin, it's me."
When Xiao Xiao received the girl's pitiful look for help, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said.
…
Classmate Xiao?
Uncle Jin was stunned.
…
"I think I should be able to find your daughter."
"I'm not joking."
"I will bring your daughter back tomorrow morning at the latest."
…
What classmate Xiao said flashed quickly in Uncle Jin's mind.
Uncle Jin's eyes slowly opened wide, could it be...
He opened the door in front of him with a swipe.
The excessive force caused a gust of wind.
…
"Ah~"
The girl was so frightened that she let out a small exclamation.
…
When he saw Xiao Xiao outside the door, Uncle Jin, who was about to ask something, suddenly froze.
Although the girl's voice was small, it was like a bolt from the blue to Uncle Jin's ears.