"What could happen to Big Bro? He could even take on a tiger," Jim Thorne said, reluctant to go. On such a hot day, he just wanted to stay home and cool off. He was also worried his little sister would get sunburnt.
"I miss Grandpa and Grandma."
Tang Xiao Nian just made up an excuse. Jim Thorne had no choice but to carry her on his back. Patrick Thorne picked a lotus leaf and placed it on Tang Xiao Nian's head to shield her from the sun. Amanda Chapman came along with them.
It was the hottest part of the afternoon, and the four of them were steaming as they walked. Tang Xiao Nian's face was flushed red from the sun, her body drenched in sweat. Patrick Thorne kept fanning her with a lotus leaf, even though he too was sweating buckets.
"Xiao Nian, next time you miss Grandpa and Grandma, do it at night, okay? Not during the day." Jim Thorne was so hot he felt like he was about to pass out, but he didn't blame his sister—only the brutal sun.
"Jim, I can walk by myself."
