The Illicitor's Code #1

136: Their Departure to The Hague

Pedro will return to his hometown now that the monsters are gone, and he wants Dim-Dim to take care of Amma for him.

Dim-Dim pondered Pedro's words for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, I will take care of Amma for you."

Upon hearing Dim-Dim's sincere assurance, Pedro immediately looked relieved. "Thank you, buddy."

Pedro then left Dim-Dim's room, leaving Dim-Dim with thoughts about Amma.

"Do you remember how he used to make time to meet you once a week even though he had a tough job and was actually sick?" Pedro had asked. "The girl was suffering at that time. But most importantly to her was you; you shouldn't feel lonely, you shouldn't have a reason to feel unloved."

And if a girl treats Dim-Dim like that, it also means she wants to be treated that way. It means Amma wants someone to prioritize her, not make her lonely, and always make her feel loved.

Message delivered, Pedro... he thought before closing his eyes.

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When he woke up, the first thing he saw was Amma sitting on the edge