Chapter 442 The right choice
Guo Shan was not indifferent to what her brother had gone through.

But on the other hand, the child would rather endure the inner torment than lend a helping hand to her brother, even a hug or a word of encouragement.

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So what's the point of such pain?

The person who could make her less miserable was right beside her.

But she was immersed in her own world, tasting her own bitterness.

Little did she know that her closest relatives were struggling in an endless abyss of pain every minute and every second.

No, it’s not that I don’t know, it’s that I pretend not to know.

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Also, why did this kid come to him now?

If it was at the beginning, he would be sure to say that she came to express her gratitude for saving her brother.

But now, he was not sure whether the girl came more to express her gratitude or to gain forgiveness from her heart?
Are you afraid to confess to your brother?

So she had to find him, a relevant person, to listen to her story and to forgive her on behalf of her brother?
……

Xiao Xiao smiled inexplicably.

This kid always seems to be doing something on his own.

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As a younger sister, she did not stand up for her brother when he was suffering.

Now that the problem has been solved, the sister who is held in the palm of her brother's hand still does not have the courage to stand up.

This child retreated once and tasted the bitter fruit of retreat.

The bitterness that penetrated into her bones continued to torment her.

However, when faced with the choice for the second time, the child still chose to back down.

Once again, I shrink back and try to deceive myself.

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Maybe he's really spoiled?

However, in a sense, Guo Shan also got what he deserved?
If you spoil your sister, you will always have to bear the consequences yourself.

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"Uh~uh~"

Guo Shan pursed her lips, but still let out a few intermittent sobs.

Different from her previous hysterical crying, Guo Shan now cried in a suppressed and cautious manner.

His expression showed a bit of stubbornness.

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Guo Shan's eyes were red and swollen from crying, her cheeks were unusually flushed, and her lips were a little chapped.

Xiao Xiao watched silently for a while, and finally sighed.

He reached out and gently touched the top of the child's head.

"Hmm~"

Guo Shan's body shook violently, and the next second she covered her mouth tightly with both hands.

Big tears rolled down the corners of her eyes, bringing with them a burning sensation that almost burned her skin.

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Looking at Guo Shan who suddenly burst into tears again, Xiao Xiao paused, still keeping his hand on the child's head, stroking it gently.

Just a child.

During those two years, it was only Guo Shan who was harassed by the monster, but both siblings Guo Shan and Guo Shan fell into such a painful situation.

Guo Shan’s previous concealment is a foregone conclusion.

Since we have done this from the beginning, let's keep it secret until the end.

Xiao Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly and thought lightly.

This might be better for both Guo Shan and Guo Shan.

……

The matter of the parasitic vine monster is over.

There is no need to create any more complications.

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It goes without saying how painful Guo Shan's confession will make him.

Even if I understand rationally that my sister is hiding the truth only because she is too scared, this is difficult for even an adult to do, let alone such a young child?
Maybe Guo Shan will get over it later because she is a blood-related sister after all, but at least he won’t know the truth immediately.

It won’t be just a few days.

This will be a long journey of the heart.

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Before Guo Shan can truly let go, the relationship between the two siblings is bound to be affected.

Even though Xiao Xiao knew that Guo Shan was very concerned, he would pretend that nothing had happened and wanted to solve the problem by himself.

Want to relieve myself.

I don't want my sister to think too much.

But, it's different after all.

Even if the child tells himself again and again not to care and that it is all over, he still cares.

The once close relationship between brother and sister inevitably had a crack.

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What a sad change this would be for Guo Shan, who was willing to sacrifice his life for his sister.

Sometimes, let the past be the past.

Sometimes, appropriate concealment is necessary.

During those two years, Guo Shan's only support was his mother and sister.

If one of the pillars were to break, it would be too cruel for the child.

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Getting rid of the injustice he felt for Guo Shan at the beginning, Xiao Xiao thought about everything calmly and rationally.

He found that Guo Shan's decision to come to him was actually the right one.

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"Guo Shan."

Xiao Xiao finally spoke.

Guo Shan shuddered subconsciously.

She knew that she had made Master Xiao unhappy.

Yes, even she hates myself like this.

She was so cunning that she wanted to eliminate her regret towards her brother by asking others to forgive her.

She is really so bad.

Is Master Xiao going to scold her?
Big tears were still rolling down Guo Shan's eyes. She lowered her head slightly, feeling the warmth above her head, but her heart became more and more uncomfortable.

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"It's good that you came to me."

The unexpected words made Guo Shan raise her head suddenly.

Xiao Xiao raised his hand just before the child moved.

He slowly withdrew his hand, "That matter is over."

"There's no need to upset your brother."

"Your brother has suffered enough."

This is far too much pain for a child to bear.

Living under the shadow of death all the time, isolated and alone, if even his closest family members are deceiving him, wouldn't that child be too pitiful?

That child does not need to endure the pain of being "betrayed" by his family.

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"……Um."

The mouth, still covered by the hand, moved several times and finally made a vague and slight sound.

She knew it.

In fact, the main reason for coming to see Master Xiao instead of confessing the truth to my brother was that I was afraid of being disliked by my brother, and it was a choice that was somewhat escapist.

But she couldn't bear to break the gloomy and cheerful smile on her brother's face that she hadn't seen for two years.

Even though she was still young and didn't understand many things, she vaguely knew that her previous deception had caused great harm to her brother.

As for how big it was, she didn't know and didn't dare to think about it.

She was like an ostrich, only thinking about "keeping things quiet".

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"Guo Shan."

Xiao Xiao's expression was indifferent, but he was unusually serious.

Guo Shan subconsciously put down the hand that was covering her mouth and stood up straighter.

The tears have almost stopped, and the corners of my eyes are dry and sore.

There was also a dull pain on my lips.

A dry and sticky throat.

She had difficulty swallowing.

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But the little girl seemed unaware, and her red and swollen eyes stared at Xiao Xiao.

(End of this chapter)