Haibara Ai gently turned around and walked with light footsteps toward Professor Agasa, wanting to comfort the old man who had fallen deep into his memories. When she reached his side, the old man remained utterly lost in the past, an indescribable desolation lingering across his wrinkled face. Seeing this, Haibara Ai's heart tightened abruptly, as if gripped by an invisible hand. She instinctively glanced back, her gaze happening to catch the faint, elusive smile on Wu Ying's lips. For some reason, this seemingly casual smile appeared glaringly offensive in Haibara Ai's eyes, instantly fueling her rising anger. With a soft huff, she raised her foot without hesitation and kicked Wu Ying hard in the shin. Having done this, Haibara Ai did not spare him another glance, but instead briskly walked back to Professor Agasa's side and sat down.
Time ticked away second by second. After a few minutes, Professor Agasa's expression finally began to shift. The desolate look gradually vanished, replaced by a gentle and entranced expression.
"Professor?..."
Chapter 259