novelnext Chapter 292 - 292: Didn't expect that from you!
Chapter 292 - 292: Didn't expect that from you!
Eveline's expression softened slightly, a hint of amusement crossing her features as they watched the dog approach, its tail wagging in a friendly, albeit imposing, manner.
"..."
"..."
Seeing the colossal dog, Wang Xiao was taken aback. "What the hell is this thing?" he exclaimed, eyeing the animal that was larger than him, its long fur making it resemble the size of a lion.
Woof! Woof!
The dog continued to circle around them, finally settling next to Eveline, who broke into a slight smile as she petted its massive head.
This display of affection seemed to irk Wang Xiao, who watched with a frown creasing his brow.
"This is a Tibetan mastiff; they are usually this size. It belongs to a small girl from the tribe that lives nearby," Eveline explained, her voice softening as she stroked the dog's fur.
"..."
Wang Xiao appeared indifferent to the explanation. "Stay away from it," he said with a hint of disgust, before reclining back on the ground.
"Hm?" Eveline looked at him, slightly surprised by his reaction. "Stay away from it?"
Woof!
The dog barked again, its deep, resonant sound filling the air, but Wang Xiao remained unfazed. "Just stay away," he reiterated firmly.
Eveline, puzzled by his strong aversion, watched him for a moment.
The dog, sensing perhaps the tension or simply content with Eveline's attention, lay its head on her lap, gazing calmly at Wang Xiao.
Eveline's hand continued to move through the thick fur, her actions gentle and reassuring, contrasting sharply with Wang Xiao's evident discomfort.
She wondered what might have caused such a strong reaction from him towards such a generally beloved creature.
"..."
Eveline was left confused by his prolonged silence, her mind trying to reconcile Wang Xiao's unexpected reaction.
It was one thing to be cautious about other people, but his aversion to a dog was perplexing, even for her.
Finally, the massive dog lumbered away as a small girl from the nearby tribe approached to retrieve it.
Wang Xiao's face relaxed visibly, which didn't escape Eveline's notice.
Her eyes blinked in surprise at his change in demeanor.
"… Were you really serious about that puppy?" she finally asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.
Wang Xiao remained silent, his lack of response only deepening Eveline's confusion.
She couldn't fathom what kind of restrictions he imposed on himself—or why a Tibetan mastiff would trigger such a strong reaction.
Rustle...
The next moment, Wang Xiao's eyes opened with a flicker of annoyance, only to find Eveline leaning over him.
As she positioned herself just a few inches above him, the faint, fresh citrusy scent emanating from her teased his nose, a soothing contrast to the tension between them.
Her long light blonde hair cascaded down, brushing against his face, soft strands tickling his nose.
Eveline's gaze was intense, probing for an answer in his eyes.
Her face, though not overly emotional, radiated a brightness like the sun, compelling yet gentle.
She supported herself on her limbs, pressing down into the ground as she looked into his eyes,
It was one thing to accept the loss of life in abstract terms, but confronting the possibility that someone could have intervened yet chose not to was harder to digest.
Eveline sighed, her voice flat. "I can't bring back the dead; she was already gone... You should look to Aurora for that."