Chapter 72: Little Argument turned squabble.
Before she could retort, a gentle pat on her head stopped her, and she looked up to find Lin Mu smiling down at her, his expression warm and reassuring, a rare crack in his guarded facade.
"Don't worry, Hua'er." he said, his voice steady, his dark eyes softening as they met hers. "As long as you don't run into a beast that can wipe you out in a flash, I've got your back."
His words carried a quiet confidence, his hand lingering for a moment before dropping back to his side, his smile a shield against the forest's eerie stillness.
Chen Hua's lips curved into a grateful smile, her fear easing slightly, but before she could respond, Sasha's voice cut in, her tone skeptical yet tinged with amusement.
