24 Adopt You (1/2)

Once minutes passed of Rin crying pitifully, the little girl finally stopped - ending with a few faint sniffles and her small arms intentionally concealing her dewy eyes.

As Rin gently wiped the countless tears from her eyes and prompt herself upright on the bed, Commander Bai simply watched with complicated eyes.

He was hesitant about what to do when he encountered a small child crying.

After all, he traditionally devoted most of his time training adult men soldiers how to kill and fiercely protect.

After Rin managed to compose herself together, she stared at the old Commander who displayed an unusual expression on his face.

A visible expression that clearly showed how confused and helpless he felt at that precise moment.

Stifling a delighted giggle, Rin coughs lightly before staring at the Commander with flushed cheeks.

”I humbly apologize for my sudden actions,” Rin bows her lovely head shyly.

Knocking out of his confused trance, Commander Bai stares at the petite girl.

Flick--!

”Ouch!” Rin yelps while gently rubbing the red mark on her forehead.

Eh? How come he flicked her forehead just now! And why so hard!

”That's what you naturally get for apologizing for something so stupid!” The old Commander huffed.

Flashing her eyes at the Commander with her hands on her forehead, Rin tilts her head. Commander Bai sighs helplessly at her innocent expression.

”Silly girl, why would you apologize for something that's completely human. Especially for children. It's ordinary to cry.” He explained with crossed arms.

Ah...now she understood.

Gently lowering her arms Rin stares at the Commander as if carefully searching for something. Instantly seeing her intent gaze, the old man arches a brow.

”Have something to say?” He grunted.

”Does the Commander cry often?” The girl's tender voice spoke.