"Eric," Noel called as they were in the library as usual.
"Yes?" Eric said as he turned to Noel. He was curious because his brother's expression looked doubtful.
"There's something I want to ask you."
"Oh ... what is it?"
Noel was silent for a moment and finally, his heart made up his mind to ask Eric that. "Did something happen while you were at the orphanage?" Noel asked, Eric's eyes widen in surprise when his brother suddenly asked about this.
"Wh—why do you suddenly ask that, Bro?" Eric asked back, he didn't even look back at Noel, turned his face the other way.
"I'm just curious. Have you had any trauma?"
"Th-that ...."
Eric became depressed because Noel's gaze seemed to demand an explanation from him. He knew sooner or later his brother would ask but Eric wasn't ready to tell now.
"Never mind if you can't say it yet. Forget it," said Noel as he turned his chair to face the table again.
