Zhao Nuanyue understood why a child as sensible and obedient as Little Red Carp was crying so miserably—it stemmed from a deep-seated insecurity. After all, Nuanyue was the only true family Little Red Carp had. So, when faced with the little girl's tantrum, Zhao Nuanyue had to be even more patient than usual, hoping to dispel the fear and loneliness in her heart.
Zhao Nuanyue coaxed her for quite a while before Little Red Carp finally quieted down in her sister's arms.
Her nose was red, her eyes were red, and her whole little face was flushed.
Zhao Nuanyue touched her cheek to Little Red Carp's and whispered softly in her ear, "Little Red Carp, are you afraid that if I leave, I won't come back? Or do you think that now that I'm married, I won't care about you anymore and will grow distant?"
