"Santo just left." Fusheng, failing to grasp the nuance in Alvano's words, assumed he was simply asking about Santo's whereabouts.
"Then what will Shensheng do all by himself?" Alvano leaned forward, his voice tight with anxiety, as if deeply worried that Fusheng would be left without care.
"I’ll be fine on my own. If I need anything, I’ll ask Santo," Fusheng replied. He leaned closer to the Star Brain, observing Alvano’s worried expression, and reached out as if to stroke Alvano’s face to comfort him.
Chapter 48