She slowly lifted her eyes, gave him a faint glance, lowered her gaze, and said no more.
He sighed deeply, "Is it because of what you just heard that you're affected?"
It's not just any woman who would react badly upon hearing such things, even he, a grown man, took several days to digest the fact. Heaven knows how relieved he is, thankfully Xiao Qing was sent to the orphanage since she was young, and though alone, she grew up healthy.
If he ever finds the person who sent her away, he would surely express his gratitude, but he has no clue about that person.
Xiao Qing did not speak, still quietly hugging herself, her chin resting on her knees, within his reach.
"Don't overthink it, overthinking is pointless. Let's go, I've cooked something, let's eat together."
Having said that, he reached out, wanting to pull Xiao Qing up.
However, before he could steady himself, she withdrew her hand from his palm.
"I'm not hungry," she said.
