While Ethan was walking outside the school grounds, burdened with guilt over the incident, Sarah unexpectedly approached him and playfully jumped onto his back, catching him off guard. Despite the surprise, Ethan managed to maintain his balance, preventing himself from toppling over.
"Sarah, please don't startle me like that. Imagine what could have occurred if I hadn't maintained my balance properly." Ethan turned his head towards his back, where he found Sarah clinging to him, laughing joyously. He couldn't help but shake his head at her infectious laughter.
"I know you won't let anything happen to me, brother. Your protective instincts always reassure me. hehe"
"You... know what, never mind. I'll just be wasting my breath anyway."
Sarah only chuckled, knowing full well that I was going to scold her for her mischievous antics just now.
