Chapter 972

Nolan acted as if he did not understand what Celia meant. He simply smiled, his expression open and relaxed, and said, "Then I will go up first."

After he finished speaking, he turned around. Before leaving, he bent slightly and reached out, gently patting Lyra's head. "You stay here with Mommy. I will come down very soon."

Lyra nodded obediently.

Nolan then lifted the mountain-climbing bag that w