Honesty

A suffocating silence ensued.

"He wasn't hostile to us that day," said Kiki from her side. "And he let me stay here by your side too for days. Mary and the others went back with us and went straight to the cave, and I'm sure he knew they were there, but he never came to them. Actually, he never left this house since that day. But it's up to you, kek kek~"

Alice frowned.

The main reason why she keeps them hidden and protected is because she's afraid they'll be persecuted or taken advantage of if they're discovered.

Her stepfamily could easily order her to make her animal friends do things she doesn't want. That was why she chose to keep her power and them a secret.

But when he found out that day, why is he not taking any action?

Or was he just waiting for Alice to wake up?

Her heart warmed at that. Now that she's awake, she feels she owed that to him.