"Aunt Wen, do you want to push me out and use me as a shield so that you can escape yourself?" Qiao Mu suddenly stopped walking. She tilted her head to the side and peculiarly looked at this woman who was supposedly gentle like water.
Wen Ruwan's heart jolted. She tried her best to maintain a calm expression but stuttered, "H-how could I? W-why would Aunt Wen do that?"
"Heh…" The child's voice was calm, and the final light syllable slightly turned up, containing an indescribable meaning.
Wen Ruwan swallowed back and waved the child toward her with an embarrassed smile. "Qiaoqiao, come over. Come to Aunt Wen. Do you remember how Aunt Wen promised your parents that she would protect you and your siblings' safety no matter what before leaving the house?"
"Yes, you did."
"R-right?" Wen Ruwan awkwardly chuckled and urged, "T-then come over here, Qiaoqiao. Don't worry, Aunt Wen will protect you even at the risk of my life."
