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Abis didn't disturb her but simply watched her as she immersed herself in reading...
She was so engrossed in her book that she utterly forgot about everything around her.
It made her look incredibly charming and elegant.
Xiaomai sat motionless for about two hours until the cramps in her calves forced her to lift her head from the book.
The records were truly fascinating, and the visuals were beautifully unique and detailed, unavailable anywhere outside; she committed everything to memory as she read.
Rubbing her somewhat sore eyes, she noticed that both Abis and Pus were no longer there.
She stood up to stretch and yawn.
Walking inside, she found the room empty and wondered where the grandfather and grandson had gone.
After resting for a bit, she continued reading.
Maya came again, joyfully called her sister, and took her by the hand, insisting they go play.
"Where shall we go to play?"
Xiaomai put down the book.
