'Well, I don't know, but Diamond said lowering myself in front of you will make you fear me less!' Vernon complained in his heart.
He found this gesture cringy, but it seemed to work since the fear in Chloe's face gradually dissipated but was replaced with confusion.
Vernon gently cupped Chloe's hand with his palms, so he could transfer the heat into her cold bony fingers.
Chloe was so confused right now. Vernon was angry a few seconds ago, and now he suddenly kneeled in front of her like some kind of royal knight ready to vow his loyalty.
"V—Vernon?" Chloe called him again, and Vernon obediently lifted his head and looked up until his eyes met hers.
This would be the first time Vernon looked up to Chloe since they reunited. Usually, Vernon would look down on her and bully her until she got terrified and cried.
But in this point of view, he felt that he was looking at his Big sis Chloe again, just like the old times.
