His heart went soft at her heartfelt words.
"Sis, there's something I'll never change, though, and that's I won't let you suffer again; whoever dares to bully you will get it from me first!"
Tickled by his serious look, her weeping face broke into a smile. She then said wryly, "I'll be happy as long as you don't create trouble for me like what you used to do in the past!"
He defended himself sheepishly. "But I'm no longer a kid."
"You always are in my heart," she answered smilingly.
She hugged his shoulders in return and patted his head just like what she used to do when they were children. Back then, she would pat this man in such a fashion whenever he hid himself in fear under her blankets when it was dark.
"Xiao Jie, be good; sister loves you."
He smiled in great contentment as he hugged her affectionately.
…
Since she parted with her brother, the woman had a nagging feeling.
