Disappointed, Gigi bent over to pick up the smashed pieces on the floor.

Suddenly, Damian squatted down beside her. "Be careful," he said gently, showing concern.

Gigi looked up helplessly, tears welling in her eyes.

"Why are you crying? It's just a broken bowl. I'm not mad." Damian tenderly wiped away her tears. But his touch only made her cry harder.

"You cry so easily. It's like a leaky faucet that won't stop," he remarked with a hint of amusement.

Damian had seen her cry many times before. She was a crybaby, and he was used to it. But whenever she cried, he felt he couldn't do much but wait for her to stop. This time, Gigi cried for a shorter period, which was unusual. After she finished crying, she sniffed and tried to sound more calm. She managed not to twitch at least.

would you do if it

question hilarious. "She wouldn't cry over something like

Pearl was always strong and resilient, like a rose. But Gigi was different, more fragile like

which made Damian

head. "She would cry. Just

he do if Pearl cried? For sure, he would hug her and try to make her feel better, even

knew he would never really get the chance to

he stood up and

silence and stood up. "Answer

"I don't want to."

of the gentleness you have for her with me? Is it because I'm an orphan? My family background isn't as great as hers. I'm not as special or pretty as her..." But she apologized quickly, her voice trembling. "I'm sorry, Dame. I was over the

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