Fletcher's Descent into the Abyss Chapter 171

Ding Tao was frightened. In that moment of looking at each other, he thought he would die like Jida. He still remembered the look in Fletcher Shen's eyes when he killed Jida. Just now, it was him who was staring at him. He desperately wanted to run, but the moment Fletcher Shen handed him the candy, he lost the courage to raise his hand.

It was quiet under the eaves, and Fletcher Shen had already hidden himself in the house. The sun was shining brightly on Ding Tao, and he had not yet recovered. The feeling was indescribable, but what was certain was that he was not the young master he was familiar with.

Ding Tao raised his arms and wiped his eyes carelessly. He wanted to pick up the candy, but it had already melted in the sun. The sweet sweetness of the osmanthus attracted ants all over the ground. Ding Tao knelt on the spot, and for some reason, tears began to fall.

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Fletcher Shen's interrupted memories could no longer be connected. The dream was too dark and he couldn't remember any more details. He stood behind the bamboo curtain and heard Ding Tao sobbing under the eaves.