“If they could be born, they would probably be as beautiful as you,” Lina said.
Denise regained her senses and looked up at Lina, who had a gentle and longing expression at that moment.
The sorrow in Denise's eyes disappeared as she looked at Lina, saying, “You're so beautiful. They must be very beautiful too.”
Lina listened with a faint smile, but she couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes. “Back then, I used to wonder if they would be beautiful, but now, I just wish they are still here. It doesn't matter how they look. I'll love them regardless.”
Upon hearing this, Denise was deeply moved.
A moment later, she asked, “Have you ever heard of a story?”
“What story?” Lina asked, looking at her.
“In our hometown, there's a legend that says every child is an angel. When they choose their mothers, they search from atop the clouds. Once they've chosen you, they'll reincarnate as your child and wait to be born. However, if something unexpected happens and they can't make it, they'll return to the heavens and wait for a new opportunity.”
Lina listened, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Is that true?”
Denise nodded. “That's what everyone says back home, so I think they must still be waiting for you. You have to get better soon, or they'll worry about you. If they know your body can't handle it, they won't dare to come looking for you.”
Lina listened and nodded. “I got it.”
Denise looked at her, smiled, picked up the peeled orange and handed a few pieces. “Have some of it.”
Lina looked at her, gently taking it from her hands. “Thank you.”
When Magus walked in, he saw the scene.
Lina was eating the orange slices in her hand with the two children by her bedside. A long-lost smile appeared on her pale face.
He couldn't remember the last time he saw a heartfelt smile like that.
However, upon seeing the two children, he furrowed his brows instantly.
“Why are you two here?” Magus asked right away.
When Benjamin and Denise looked at him, their brows were slightly furrowed. The two weren't afraid of him, but they couldn't understand the hatred in his gaze.
“We're just here to visit,” Benjamin said.
“You don't have to do that. Get out of here immediately, or don't blame me for being rude!” Magus said coldly.
However, at that moment, Lina said, “Magus, what are you doing? Don't be like that. You'll scare them!”
Magus looked at her and asked with a gentle voice, “Lina, do you know who they are?”
Lina looked at Benjamin and Denise and replied, “I know. They must be siblings with the child who came yesterday, considering their similar ages and appearances.”
Magus frowned deeply. “Then why are you still talk—”
“Magus, come on. They're just kids,” Lina said.
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