23 Fragile Hear (2/2)

They took her innocence. Just as they had taken her only light left in this world.

Her mother.

She cried and dreamt every night. And scarcely saw every morning her dying mother's bloodied corpse vividly in her mind.

Rin had naturally thought she'd never witness such a sincere loving expression again. Never again receive such genuine love.

Yet right now, the old Commander who had witnessed her dark side, that had known she killed many...was looking at her with such a caring and loving expression.

Rin tried to detect any falseness in those smiles yet, in the end, she discovered nothing but sheer happiness and love.

”Stupid girl, of course not. Who do you take this old Commander for? No matter what Rin is Rin.” He chuckled delightedly while caressing her soft hair gently.

And just like that Rin's vision began to blur.

Strange? She didn't feel faint, nor did she get up. That's when she felt a wet substance fall from her cheeks. After the first one dozens of others fell.

”Ah… girl are you in pain? Why are you crying?” The Commander asked with instant concern.

Was she crying?

Rin didn't know why but hearing his extra set of gentle words caused more tears to stream down from her rosy face until she was crying pitifully like a small child.

Commander Bai was genuinely shocked by the little girl's sudden tears. It was the first time he had naturally seen the strong-willed girl act like...a legitimate child for once!

Sighing helplessly, he merely pats her head softly, generously allowing her to release her rare tears.

Little had he known how much his small actions shook Rin's, fragile heart.