Chapter 2241

Just like… A frightened tortoise that had shrunk into its shell. Marie still hadn't figured out what had just happened to Alex. Meanwhile, Elowen smiled with satisfaction and then gestured to Marshmallow by her side. "Bring that tortoise over." Marshmallow, usually spoiled and playful with Shannon, was now extremely obedient and didn't even dare to show its usual charm. It immediately followed Elowen's command and grabbed the tortoise, which was nervously stretching its neck and looking terrified, before delivering it to her. Not wanting to touch the fox's saliva, Elowen tilted her chin slightly and indicated for it to be passed on. "Let the youngling take care of it." It was only natural for a mother to look after her son. Marshmallow immediately complied, gently nudging the tortoise from its mouth into Marie's palm. Its tail wagged energetically as it happily trotted back to Elowen's side. Marie, still focused on her Alex, who had suddenly crouched on the ground holding his h