Chapter 2046

"I can't hear without a cochlear implant like normal people can. That's why I'm deaf," Yanny explained calmly, and his indifference struck a chord in Clara's heart. It was as if her son had become numb to the discrimination he had to face since he was born, causing him to accept his identity as a deaf person with resignation. "Then I'll be deaf too so I can be like Yanny!" the little girl exclaimed, her teary eyes filled with determination. Hearing that, Yanny's heart skipped a beat, as if something deep within him had been touched. She was only three years old. She probably didn't even fully understand what being deaf meant. If he removed his hearing aid, the whole world would go silent – a complete silence that could induce panic! It felt as if he was the only one left in the world! "No, you shouldn't be like me. People will look down on you too if you're like me," Yanny said. "I'm not scared. If anyone tries to bully you, I'll fight them!" little Riley declared fiercely, des