In the vast, desolate valley, everything was silent, the only sound the faint noise of shoes on the sandy ground.
This was the darkest hour of the night, and for the sister beside her, the darkest moment of her life.
This is what Tiao Yaoyao thought.
She affectionately hooked one arm around Zi Yiyi's arm, while her other hand held a gold paper lantern identical to Zi Yiyi's, illuminating the path ahead.
She felt she should be like a lamp in this dark night, lighting the way for Zi Yiyi.
But she wanted to say something, yet didn't know where to begin. She could only remain silent and walk slowly, hoping to delay the inevitable end for her dear sister.
She pressed her tender pink lips tightly together, tears shimmering in her eyes.
"When I leave, you'll probably have to bear more burdens, I'm sorry..."
It was Zi Yiyi's clear voice that first broke the silence.
