Inside the car, Lionel and Chloe sat side by side. The atmosphere between them seemed at odds with the bustling city outside the window, filled with a unique tranquility and warmth.
Lionel noticed the unusual affection Chloe showed towards the young girl earlier, and his heart couldn't help but stir with ripples.
"Why are you so special to that little girl?" he finally asked, his tone tinged with curiosity.
Chloe smiled gently. That smile was like a newly-blossomed flower, warming people's hearts. "Don't you think she looks a lot like me? I feel a sense of kinship with her, so I can't help but want to get close to her." Her explanation was simple and sincere.
Upon hearing this, an indescribable feeling welled up in Lionel's heart. He took Chloe's hand, which felt so small and delicate
