Chapter 2174

"Shut up. No crying," Reuben commanded in a cold voice. Thalia paused and looked up at him with teary eyes. Then, she let out a louder wail. Reuben's eyes flashed with a flicker of panic and agitation. "Don't cry!" Still, she bawled louder. Reuben sighed and reached behind her to pick her straight off the ground in one clean motion. Thalia's wails paused in surprise. The next moment, she found herself in warm, wide arms. Reuben carried her swiftly through the woods until they arrived at a secluded valley of flowers. With a wave of his hand, the valley stirred and formed a vivid fox of petals, whirling in circles around Thalia. Thalia had long stopped crying. Her eyes sparkled as she watched the petals twirl around her and reached out her chubby little hands to catch them. With a flick of Reuben's fingers, the fox turned and dashed away. Following another flick, the toddler in his arms lifted into the air. Guided by his power, she drifted along with the fox and flew through the