Chapter 72

The sight struck Snakelet deep in his soul. This was the first time he had ever seen his mother. He gently closed the door behind him and walked closer to observe her. Sunlight fell on his body, and for the first time ever, he felt that the sun was truly warm. This was especially true of the light of a mother's love—it warmed his heart from within. He summoned the courage to reach out and touch her hand. Just as he was about to touch her soft fingers, a noise came from the side, and in an instant, he returned to his usual cold, guarded self. "You're my brother?" Snakelet locked eyes with the child on the bed. Her soft, childish voice echoing in his ears. His little sister's voice was so nice. He gave a soft hum in response. But when her voice didn't come again, he frowned silently. "Why aren't you saying anything?" Ellie didn't know what to say—because she already knew he was her big brother. Then, she remembered that Daphne had once told her, "When you see someone you know, y