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"10 percent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 percent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 percent can be moved in either direction."
― Susan Sontag
Silvia is on the cruel side, whereas Bertha is on the merciful side.
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When Xuan Mu and Bing Shi got home from the outside world, they would meet at the entrance of their home. He'd be waiting, leaning against the door, while she'd come jumping into his arms, her face glowing with joy as she embraced him in a tight hug.
"I'm grateful my siblings were all loving," Bing Shi felt a wave of sadness when she saw how Bertha took care of Silvia. Bertha treated Silvia like a precious gift, and it was upsetting to see how Silvia took it all for granted, "I wish I could do more for them."
