It was not that they were cold.
It was not that they did not care, but when it came to their own children versus children from another bond, some difference in treatment naturally appeared.
They would respond if called and help if needed, but they would not go out of their way to get involved.
"Even you will hold the children if I ask him to, but you would not do it on your own, would you?"
Leander nodded as if remembering that was true, but Qiong Xing did not think it was a bad thing.
They, in their own way, loved the other children as well.
That alone was enough.
"But Lian is different. That child grew up knowing nothing about beastmen, humans, or demons, and simply lived thinking of everyone as precious family. She has never questioned this unusual form of family. That is because I raised her that way."
Lian probably had some awareness of it, to a certain extent.
But Qiong Xing had no intention of explaining anything unless she asked.
