Erniu heard what the foolish girl had said and felt very content.
It was he who had driven the foolish girl away, but his feelings for her were full of tenderness and care.
Seeing that the girl had matured, he said with relief, "Alright, foolish girl, stop crying. Everything is in the past. Now that you have grown and recognize your mistakes, there's no need to live with guilt anymore."
"Falling in love with me wasn't your fault; it was because you were in a difficult place and needed an emotional anchor. Besides, you had just recovered from a serious illness and your mind was still muddled, unable to distinguish between affection and kinship. All this is understandable," he said soothingly.
Erniu's comforting words made the foolish girl feel a little better.
The sobs and tears slowly diminished, allowing Erniu to finally wipe away all the tears from the foolish girl's face.
