Chapter 31

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Dorian's POV…

It was already nighttime, and we were already seated across the center table having a meal.

Everyone was quite silent for a while until Ashen decided to speak up.

“Hey Uncle, did you guys catch any bait today?” he asked, his eyes brimming with anticipation.

At that moment, I felt horrible. Like, I can't believe we didn't even catch a single ant!

Why am I feeling so damn disappointed? Yeah, we came back just to help someone, yet I cannot help but feel so downright terrible. I knew from the start how they desperately needed food.

I even offered to help, but instead came back...