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His brain gradually became clear, and the subtle flow of wind was also telling him who the two people in front of him were.

"Why aren't you asleep yet? Can't you fall asleep without me holding you?"

Alicia was unaware of April's silence, and she was grinning as she prepared to jump over and hug the figure in front of her, but when she got closer, she froze in place.

"Mother Ceria?"

啪塔

April turned on the light, wrapped herself in the quilt, and remained silent.

Alicia was also silent, but soon she hugged Mother Celia with a smile, not showing any embarrassment at all.

Only Ceria, who was standing in the center, seemed to be thinking about something.

"Alicia, you seem to be an adult, I remember."

Alicia listened and nodded. That’s right, but to be honest, Xiao Yuan didn’t seem to give her anything as her coming-of-age gift.

After all, they didn't celebrate birthdays when they were traveling around the world before. Now that Xiao Yuan has grown up, he will be able to ask for a lot of birthday gifts.

"Xiao Yuan this year?"

"14 years old, Dean Ceria, just old enough to bear certain legal responsibilities."

April replied consciously, but still felt awkward.

Ceria nodded, but soon the corners of her mouth twitched again.

It’s not that she couldn’t understand, after all, the two of them traveled around the world and lived together for thirteen years.

But Xiao Yuan is only 14 years old. Although he can bear certain legal responsibilities, it still cannot cover up the fact that he is a minor.

"How long have you been sleeping together?"

The tone was a little subtle, and Ceria felt that it was a bit abrupt for her to ask these questions.

However, looking at Xiao Yuan wrapped in the quilt, she thought about one thing, could it be that Xiao Yuan was forced by Alicia? After all, Alicia has been so strong since she was a child.

"Since the night we left, my physique is a little weaker than Alicia's. Staying together for warmth can reduce the chances of catching a cold and freezing to death."

It was April who spoke again, and Alicia nodded. This was the fact.

Compared to Alicia, whose body temperature is almost constant and never changes, April is too normal, just an ordinary child.

Even Alicia at that time didn't understand why Xiao Yuan's body would be so greatly affected by the changes in the surrounding environment.

“Then I got used to it.”

Alicia nodded again. She was really used to it. She would feel uncomfortable if she didn't hold something to sleep at night.

She just wanted to sleep more comfortably. What could be wrong with Alicia, who had no bad intentions?

Celia fell silent. Yes, Xiao Yuan was really too young when he left. She even thought that Xiao Yuan would die outside.

"What happens when you get older?"

After Ceria asked this question, the room fell silent.

Only April nodded awkwardly, indicating that it was the same as before.

After all, unlike him, Alicia seems invincible, but she still knows too little.

"Do you know what this means?"

April fell silent at this point. You said you didn’t understand, but that’s unrealistic, but... he really hadn’t thought about it carefully.

Even though it had been so long, I had been thinking that since Alicia didn't understand, I didn't need to care.

"I know, Mother Ceria."

But this time, Alicia, lying on Celia's mother's shoulder, still with that relaxed expression, answered the question for Xiao Yuan.

"In fact, I left Xiao Yuan behind once before because of other people's affairs. I felt that saving people was more important, so I didn't explain anything to him at the time and just left on my own."

"But this little guy didn't chase me, nor did he leave. He just sat there quietly, waiting for me to come back. He looked so pitiful. Who else would want such a stupid child except me, Mother Ceria?"

"Besides, this little guy kept clinging to me. He even cried all by himself because I was leaving him behind. How could I feel comfortable leaving him to someone else?"

Alicia and Yuan have known each other for so long, and have been together for so long that they have become accustomed to each other.

Thirteen years is really not a time for playing around. The two of them have been angry with each other during this period. When things were serious, Alicia had thought about throwing him to another orphanage and traveling around the world by herself.

But all these things have passed, and the two of them have come this far. Although Alicia is the one who makes the sacrifices most of the time, her personality doesn't allow her to care about such things, and she has gotten used to it now.

She is the child that she has raised, and now Alicia is smiling as she sees Xiao Yuan being so nice to others, even treating them the same way he treats her... It would be a lie to say that she has no objections.

April was stunned for a while, then nodded.

"I know that, too, Dean Ceria, but Alicia also cried."

As for when? The day I was deceived by myself.

Celia's expression was a little complicated. What she felt now was like a college student watching two elementary school students talking about love and promising each other a lifelong love. She wanted to laugh for some reason.

But then I thought of the two little guys, who had really been together for thirteen years, and I calmed down again.

It seems that the promises that we didn't keep when we were young were really kept by the two little ones.

"You are still young, so you need to be moderate in some things."

After thinking about it, she seemed to have nothing to say. In the end, she just shook her head and then advised Alicia.

Well, it’s mainly said to Alicia. After all, Xiao Yuan is really too young.

"..."

"? Do I need to be restrained when sleeping? I feel very comfortable sleeping with Xiao Yuan in my arms, and it doesn't have any effects."

Compared to the silent April, Alicia was much more surprised. She didn't understand why sleeping also required moderation.

Anyway, I will sleep alone or with Xiao Yuan in my arms, so why should I restrain myself from such things?

April:……

Celia: ...

what?

He glanced at Alicia with a complicated expression, then looked at Xiao Yuan who had a normal expression, with a mouth full of complaints but didn't know how to vent them.

But to be honest, it is reasonable that the two little ones don’t know since they haven’t received any systematic education.

In the end, Dean Celia pulled Alicia out. From her expression, it seemed that she wanted to have a detailed talk with Alicia about this matter.

As for Xiao Yuan?

He is still young, there is no need for him to know.

After a brief conversation, with a snap, the room fell into darkness again.

[Do you feel that your mental activities are a bit complicated? ]

April closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the urge to curse.

[I don’t know whether I should say Blanca Green or you are stupid. ]

I didn’t want to talk. I just stayed quiet for a long time, leaning against the wall, quietly.

"Forget it, this is good too. It saves me from worrying about it."

[After that day, when Alicia saw you again, her expression was obviously a little off, her face was as red as a big apple.]

[But you did sleep alone at night, and there was no night attack or anything like that. ]

[During the day, Alicia rarely hangs around you, and for a while, the two of you aren't that close anymore.]

[Just like you said, it’s pretty good. ]

[You will stay here for a long time, and then go to the Fire Moth, or maybe to Shenzhou first, it’s still uncertain.]

It was another afternoon, and April successfully became the leader of the children in the welfare home with her skill in playing the leaf flute.

"Take your time. Don't rush. You are just starting to learn, so just blow. There is no need to learn to inhale. That is quite difficult, and the difference is not that big."

April can easily handle a large number of children outside, and this ability will naturally not weaken when she returns to the orphanage.

"But Sister Marianne, why are you here too?"

"Huh? What? Why can't I learn to play the leaf flute?"

Marian pretended to be dissatisfied. She was now the oldest child in the orphanage. Oh, and an adult like Alicia.

Most of the other children of the same age have gone out to make a living, but she is still staying in the welfare home to help out.

"It always feels weird when you get involved in our kids' stuff."

A group of children were learning how to make nice sounds with leaves, and suddenly an adult came in. It felt really strange.

Although Siyue is not young anymore, because Fengnan is short, ahem, mainly because he has not entered the growth period yet, so he is not very tall at present and does not look out of place among a group of children.

"If you're not married, you're not an adult. I, Marianne, am just an older girl!"

Marian clenched her fist and waved it, signaling April to be more careful with her words.

In fact, she has nowhere to play. Although she helps out in the welfare home, there is not work all day long. She doesn't like surfing the Internet, and it's fun to hang out with kids!

"Okay, but you can't cut in line and squeeze others."

Realizing that he had said something wrong, April quickly raised his hands in surrender, and then amid the condemnation of a group of children, he no longer cared about Sister Marian's actions.

Blowing the leaf flute is very simple. Once children learn it, it is really a great way to have fun.

And it doesn't cost any money.

After a few days, April had integrated well into the place. Although she had less time to spend with Alicia, she didn't find it boring.

"Dean Ceria, let me do the heavy work."

"You can't come here. I have to put it up high. You can't reach it."

Ceria shook her head and sighed as she looked at Xiao Yuan, who was now fourteen years old but still a head shorter than her.

Although this height is normal, it is indeed a bit slow to develop.

flutter

April suddenly got a little mad!

"Alixia, what are you laughing at? You haven't grown in half a year. I will definitely be able to surpass you in the future."

1.63 meters is not really tall.

Their heights are below average among girls, so both Alicia and he are somewhat unsatisfactory in terms of height.

"Who knows, you're just a little brat who hasn't been weaned yet. Maybe you won't be as tall as me in the future."

Alicia helped to carry the things and didn't care about such things, but she really wasn't very happy these past few days. Xiao Yuan, this heartless guy, didn't even take the initiative to come and chat with her.

"Oh, by the way, Xiao Yuan..."

"April, come over and help with this fish!"

Before she could finish her words, Marianne started calling for the chef, Little April, from the kitchen.

Ever since she tasted April's cooking once, Marian felt that it seemed to be a little bit better than her own, and now she is trying to learn from her.

"Yes, Sister Marianne."

"And what did you want to say just now, Alicia?"

First, he agreed to the unhurried request for lunch, and then April looked at Alicia beside him.

"No, it's nothing."

With a somewhat stiff expression, Alicia looked at the goods in her hands but didn't say anything. After all, lunch was important.

That’s right, it’s so frustrating!

Why is it that as soon as I returned to the welfare home, I felt that Xiao Yuan suddenly became busy and even suddenly had such a large group of good friends.

Sometimes, Alicia feels that she is not that important in the other person's heart.

"Remember to tell me if you have anything to say. I'm going to help with lunch first."

April waved his hand, not intending to stay in this place that bullied him for not being tall enough, and trotted all the way to the kitchen. No, before he even reached the kitchen, he already knew what lunch was for today.