The thought of his wife being mute, unable to express herself, stirred a pang of sympathy in his heart.
Little did he know that she was now only deaf, not mute.
She understood that he wanted to take her with him. She nodded, letting him lead the way while she followed behind.
She surveyed her surroundings as she walked. This was an ancient village, and the home she was temporarily staying in was located at the southern foothill. Nearby were a few scattered houses.
This area was slightly higher in elevation than the others. Looking ahead, she saw clusters of houses on relatively flat land. This was the most populated area in the village.
Almost every household lived in adobe houses. Some homes had thatch roofs, while others had tile roofs, indicating better living conditions.
