Chapter 653 - 598: Friendship (1/2)
”And where are your parents?” Asked Arthur as he motioned for Shen Shen to sit beside him.
”They died.”
”Oh…”
Arthur looked at her sad expression and sighed. He stretched his hand and rubbed the top of her head to comfort her.
”If you want, you can come with me.”
He stopped for a second before continuing, ”My homeworld isn't big but I'm sure you'll fit in. Also, you and my daughter are quite alike.”
As he said that, Shen Shen's body twitched as he raised her head and looked at him
”You daughter?”
”Yes, I have a daughter who's a bit older like you but she's talented, like you.”
Timos never spoke of Saly so it's the first time Shen Shen is hearing of this. She became more depressed as she felt left out, like she didn't belong with her parents.
'Did they purposely leave me behind?'
Slowly, tears started flowing down the girl's cheeks, startling Arthur, who involuntarily retracted his hand, thinking that it's his fault.
”W-what's wrong?”
Shen Shen tried her best to control her tears as she rubbed her ears and shook her head, indicating that she was fine.
Unfortunately, her eyes became wetter and she ended up sobbing even more.
Zaarae looked at Shen Shen then slightly moved her index, causing a gentle force to push the little blue-haired girl into Arthur's arms.
The parasite didn't push Shen Shen and, instead, softly patted her back, trying to calm her.
”There there, everything going to be alright. Don't cry.”
Arthur wryly smiled and spoke with a tender voice, ”You're a big and smart girl, don't cry.”
Zaarae palmed her forehead as she heard his ridiculous words, which only made Shen Shen cry even more.
Fortunately, she stopped after ten or so minutes, but she remained in Arthur's embrace. His chest became wet because of her tears but he paid it no heed and continued patting her back, feeling inexplicably sad and sorry for her. She did come out as a rude girl when he met her but that was probably because of the tragic events that may have happened to her. She was trying to seem outwardly strong to not get used or deceived, or so thought Arthur.
”I, I'm fine n-now.”
Shen Shen's face a shade of red as she tried escaping Arthur but he pulled her right back and put her on his lap while saying,
”Don't cry anymore, okay? As long as I'm here then no one will bully you. Here, show me a smile.”
He smiled at the girl and pointed at his lips, wanting her to imitate him. His comical actions, which are the opposite of his usual coldness when interacting with others, caused Shen Shen to giggle and feel more relaxed.
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”Ah! I wish master would treat me like that too.”
Fariya complained as she looked at the warm atmosphere between Arthur and Shen Shen. It's the first time she saw the parasite behave so kindly, after all, he's usually grumpy and rarely talks. Zaarae glanced at the succubus and muttered,