She liked the way Brother made her feel, not because he liked her, not because he was interested in some aspects of her.
It was just inexplicably, without reason, and even sometimes he resisted her, yet he always treated her kindly and spoiled her without any cause.
She didn't want Dongfang Jin's affection, didn't want Uncle's fascination with her body, didn't want her master's guilt.
She just wanted Brother's inexplicable kindness, sometimes she couldn't even articulate why, but it was simply good.
"Okay." Mu Xiaoyao this time didn't walk ahead alone; instead, he stepped back and walked behind her.
"Brother…" Baili Xia hesitated a bit.
The mountain road was somewhat dark; walking in the front alone… it was scary.
"I'm right behind you, what are you afraid of?" Mu Xiaoyao saw through her fear at a glance.
"I... didn't say I was scared." She refused to admit it, pouted, and started walking ahead.
Mu Xiaoyao didn't speak, quietly following her.
