The Second Master suppressed his grief and left the cave first.
He assumed this was Granny wanting to deliver her last words, and it wasn't appropriate for him to remain and listen.
Little Hongtang obediently went to the cave entrance, staying there. Initially, she was worried, but after she saw Granny, her mind was put at ease. She didn't understand much of anything else and had no sense that anything was wrong with Granny's condition at this moment.
Perhaps in her perception, Granny at this time seemed even closer.
As for Hu Ma, he held Granny's hand, which was already losing strength, in silence, unable to speak.
He could feel the closeness this elderly woman felt towards him and was grateful that he hadn't made another choice earlier.
Feeling Granny's weakness, a slew of inexplicable emotions welled up in his heart.
"Child, Granny is leaving."
Granny looked at Hu Ma gently, but as soon as she spoke, Hu Ma's heart fluttered. Disbelief made him raise his head.
