When Kimberly urged Darryl, he could not decide whether to laugh or cry. "The stone steps are extremely slippery. How can I pick up the pace when I am carrying you on my back? Why don't I put you down? I can go and take a look, and you can stay here for now?"

His tone was relaxed, but his eyes were sparkling with sneakiness. He could tell Kimberly might look tough, but she was actually a timid person. There was no way she would dare to be alone in a dark place.

"I—" Kimberly bit her lip and sa