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Chapter 409 - 302: Reunion with Mother

Chapter 409: Chapter 302: Reunion with Mother

He hadn’t inherited the name from anyone; he chose it for himself.

This world surely wasn’t short of people called by this name, and he was merely one of them.

However, compared to others, this name held a distinctive significance for him.

Thus, as of today, the boy... became Xiao Yi.

"Phew..." Xiao Yi took a deep breath, shouldered his grandmother, and was ready to leave this place.

Soon after, he discovered Eve standing not far away, silently waiting for her.

This sister, whose origins were unknown and enveloped in mystery, had for some reason always remained by his side.

No matter where he went or whom he met, she was always there, she never left.

Unconsciously, Xiao Yi suddenly realized that his heart would feel hollow if she wasn’t around.

But... she had never left him, not even now.

"...Let’s go, sister," Xiao Yi walked up to her and said slowly, "Let’s... go home."

"...Alright." Eve simply nodded silently, then followed beside Xiao Yi, matching her steps to his.

"There’s more..." Xiao Yi added: "I have a name now. I chose it myself, it’s Xiao Yi."

"...Xiao Yi." Eve smiled softly at him: "That’s a really nice name."

They didn’t need many words or an outpouring of emotions; this simplicity was just the best way for them to get along.

However, Eve was somewhat conflicted inside.

She had witnessed the boy’s growth, seen him grow so tall, even taller than herself, and now, he had finally found a name that belonged to him. More importantly... he was finally willing to speak to others.

Yes, Xiao Yi had been able to talk since he was a child, but... the oppressive environment had made him afraid to speak to others, afraid to connect.

Now, he had changed, and she had been by his side to witness this transformation.

Eve was experiencing what she had once envied the most, her heart undeniably filled with happiness and contentment.

Yet, with Xiao Yi’s growth, came the price of losing something.

This fact brought sorrow to Eve’s heart, as she didn’t know how to face Xiao Yi.

"By the way..." at that moment, Xiao Yi asked, "What’s your name, sister? I’ve never known, after all this time."

"Me? My name is... ah." Eve was about to say, but then she paused abruptly and, with a strained smile, replied:

"Let’s talk about it some other day."

She could no longer become any closer to Xiao Yi, nor could she let him know her name.

All he needed to know was that once, a sister had been by his side; that was enough, to link him with the future.

"...I see."

Xiao Yi didn’t press further; if Eve was unwilling to tell him, then there must be a reason she couldn’t share.

"..." And Eve, unusually, bowed her head.

Because she finally remembered something: soon, she would have to leave Xiao Yi’s side.

Yes, parting was inevitable, and one day in the future, she would surely leave him; it was necessary. All Eve needed to do was to stand by Xiao Yi, up to a certain point, ensuring his existence would continue.

For Eve, after she left this place, she could see the Xiao Yi she once knew again when she returned to the future.

But for Xiao Yi, it meant... the sister who had accompanied his growth would be gone forever.

There was no doubt that Xiao Yi, the child, was profoundly afraid of loneliness and solitude; he knew the pain of being alone more than anyone, and was naturally the most fearful.

And if she left him, then... what would become of him?

Eve couldn’t help but worry; maybe... it would be better to keep a certain distance from him.

Perhaps it would be better to break away gradually, rather than a harsh separation.

...

Then, with Eve’s help, Xiao Yi took care of his grandmother’s affairs, and they returned to their previous wandering life, one where they only had each other.

They continued to roam this city, endlessly searching for the figure of Xiao Yi’s biological mother.

Gradually, the wind blowing in their faces grew colder; winter had arrived.

It was in this moment, feeling the icy winds, that Eve found herself increasingly calm.

After careful thought, she finally brought up something to Xiao Yi, something she had wanted to talk about for a long time but had never had the courage to mention.

"Xiao Yi... your mother may no longer be in this city," she said.

"..." Xiao Yi silently looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

"We have searched for so long and haven’t found a single trace; perhaps, your mother isn’t in this city anymore. We..." Eve hesitated, but mustered the courage to say, "We probably won’t be able to find your mother, no matter how hard we try. That task is now impossible to accomplish, so let’s end it here. I’m sorry... even though you’ve tried so hard, even though it was a promised task, I’m suggesting we give up."

"..." Xiao Yi was silent for a moment, then asked, "Sister, do you... think this would be better?"