Chapter 2403

Fortunately, though Maureen was mentally impaired, she had some deep-rooted instincts guiding Gus. Combined with Emma's efforts, those were the dual influences that allowed Gus to grow into who he was now. Leah was surprised. She looked at the twelve-year-old boy from afar and asked in anticipation, "Does that mean he's going to be amazing in the future?" Hearing that, Shannon didn't answer right away. Instead, she paused before saying, "Not necessarily." If Gus had grown up in a stable, normal household, his innate spiritual roots would have likely carried him to heights few could reach even without deliberate nurturing. But for the past twelve years, all Gus' wisdom had been used simply to survive. Even with a spiritual root, even the brightest seed might wither into mediocrity without a good environment to grow in. The world had never been short of stories where prodigies' talents were lost to time and neglect. As Shannon spoke, she shifted her gaze from Gus to Maureen. "She p