Chapter 80 Siblings in Hardship

• Silently, Cynthia stood in the yard, looking at the boy gently helping the little girl into the house. After covering her under the sheets, he gave her forehead a peck before walking out of the house and softly shutting the old, broken door. As Cynthia observed him, she couldn’t help but feel moved, and even a little jealous of the little girl for having such a loving brother.
• When the boy walked to Cynthia, he quietly lowered his head, looking at his chilly thumbs. Upon the sight of the boy’s remorsefulness, Cynthia laughed as she benignly comforted him. “It’s alright. Keep your head up. I don’t blame you anymore. Why don’t you bring my stuff here?” The boy gladly raised his head as his eyes were filled with surprise. Swiftly, he dashed to another room and took Cynthia’s bag, returning it to her. As he did so, he fetched two wooden stools to give his “guests” a seat while he himself sat on the ground.
• Cynthia searched her bag and found that her photograph with her mother remained intact. She then heaved a sigh of relief as she put it back into the bag. She turned to the insecure boy and let out a soft chuckle before tenderly inquiring, “What happened to you two?”