Xiao Chen tried to let out a weak, innocent little mew to play dumb, but under Lin Wan's unyielding, piercing glare, the little cub quickly closed his mouth, looking down at his paws in absolute guilt.
The silence in the room became incredibly thick as the three brothers realized they could no longer hide their intelligence from the person they loved most in the world.
Lin Wan's heart softened at their miserable, drooping expressions, her grip loosening as she gently stroked the soft fur behind their ears, her voice turning incredibly tender.
"You don't ever have to hide your brilliance from me, and you certainly don't have to hurt your own health just to stay silent. This is our home, and it is completely safe from the outside world and other bad people. So, Please, my sweet babies... let me hear your true voices."
