"It's hot, so please be careful not to burn yourselves. Also, there isn't that much food, so everyone should make sure to share properly."
"That's right. Just because it's delicious doesn't mean you can eat like you usually do."
"Th, that's cruel. I'm not a child anymore. I understand that much."
Theodora looked discouraged after being scolded by Qiong Xing and Katarina, but Qiong Xing smiled, noticing that she seemed a little more energetic than before.
He left the rest to them and departed to put the girl to sleep.
...
"Papa, is mama still not back?"
Several days had passed since Qiong Xing left.
The children were gradually losing their usual energy as their mother still had not returned.
"Ah, it seems the work he was asked to do is not finished yet. Can you wait a little longer?"
Through Albe, Joa had received contact and knew what had happened.
