The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 508 Taking a Deep Breath

"It's your pet dog~ Hmm... Let me think, I remember your name is He Tao, right?"

Lin Xiyue's gentle voice rang out, like a spring breeze, gradually relaxing the doll's tense body.

"what?!"

He Tao screamed in disbelief, as if she had heard something terrifying.

Her voice echoed in the air, tinged with shock and sadness.

Clearly, she guessed what must have happened next.

Do you... remember what happened before?

Seeing this, Lin Xiyue paused for a moment, then asked softly, her tone seemingly guiding.

"What... happened before...?"

When He Tao heard Lin Xiyue's words, some blurry fragments suddenly flashed through her mind, but she was unable to piece these fragments together into a complete memory for the time being.

She fell into deep thought, her brow furrowed, trying to grasp at those fleeting clues.

Yes, what happened?

Lin Xiyue seemed to sense He Tao's confusion, and she gently repeated.

This time, her voice was even softer, as if it had a hypnotic power, guiding He Tao to delve deeper into that forgotten memory.

Lin Xiyue used a previous life card to simulate a hypnotic voice. Although it wasn't very powerful, it had a slight effect.

Under Lin Xiyue's constant guidance, He Tao's thoughts gradually became clearer.

She recalled that day: the sun was shining brightly, a gentle breeze was blowing, and she was taking her beloved dog "Guai Guai" for a walk, just like always.

“I remember that day I took Guai Guai out for a walk. I always take Guai Guai with me when I come home.”

He Tao's voice trembled slightly, as if that memory was both familiar and strange to her.

“We walked along the familiar path, and Guai Guai was very happy, running around the whole way.”

She continued.

As the memories unfolded, He Tao's expression grew increasingly solemn.

She seemed to recall something amiss, but she needed to think about it more carefully to determine exactly what it was.

"I was walking leisurely down the street when suddenly, a strange feeling welled up inside me. It was as if a voice was gently calling to me from the depths of my mind, a voice that was faint yet so real."

He Tao's eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she was still immersed in the scene at that time.

"That voice sounded so familiar, but I just couldn't remember who it belonged to."

She recalled slowly, her voice slightly low.

Driven by curiosity, I was drawn to the mysterious sound and unconsciously pulled Guai Guai along in the direction it came from. Soon, we arrived at the entrance of a quiet alley.

"As I entered the alley, an eerie atmosphere enveloped me. The light was dim, and the silence was unsettling. I walked cautiously forward, when suddenly, a figure appeared not far ahead."

"He was a strange person. He stood with his back to me, motionless. I couldn't see his face, but I could feel his presence."

"Because I was so curious, I mustered up my courage and asked the person directly if they had heard any other sounds. However, before I could finish speaking, the person suddenly turned around."

"At that moment, I felt as if I had been struck by a powerful force, and the scene before me left me stunned and unable to move."

The person's face was contorted in a grotesque grimace, as if it had been scorched by a raging fire and then subjected to skin grafts, but the skin had rotted away again, presenting a truly gruesome appearance.

He Tao's voice trembled involuntarily as she spoke.

Clearly, the scene left her with an extremely deep memory of fear, so much so that she still feels lingering fear when she thinks about it now.

"It's okay, don't be afraid. If you don't want to talk about it, then don't, don't rush."

Lin Xiyue looked at He Tao tenderly. She noticed that He Tao was trembling involuntarily, her body slightly curled up, as if filled with fear and unease.

Lin Xiyue's heart tightened, and she quickly reached out and held He Tao's hand tightly, hoping to give her some strength and comfort.

However, He Tao's reaction was beyond Lin Xiyue's expectations.

"No, no! I, I must say it! I'm afraid if I don't say it this time, I'll never have the courage to say it again!"

When she heard Lin Xiyue's words, she seemed to be provoked by something and suddenly screamed.

Her voice was filled with despair and panic, as if a huge pressure was pressing down on her, making it hard for her to breathe.

Lin Xiyue was startled by He Tao's scream, but she quickly realized what He Tao was struggling with and suffering inside.

She quickly gripped He Tao's hand tightly, trying to make her feel her presence and support.

"Okay, okay, I'm listening. Don't rush, speak slowly. Whatever you say, I'll stay here with you. It's very safe here."

At the same time, Lin Xiyue said softly.

However, He Tao's emotions did not calm down despite Lin Xiyue's comforting words.

On the contrary, her body trembled even more violently, and her hands gripped even tighter, like a hedgehog with all its quills standing on end, full of vigilance and fear towards the outside world.

Seeing this, Lin Xiyue became even more worried about He Tao's mental state.

To help He Tao calm down, Lin Xiyue opened her arms without hesitation and hugged He Tao tightly.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here. With me here, you'll be alright."

She gently stroked He Tao's back and whispered.

This hug, though simple, conveyed endless warmth and care, hoping to bring He Tao a sense of peace.

"breathe--"

Lin Xiyue said softly, while guiding He Tao to take a deep breath together.

Her voice seemed to possess a magical power, making people feel at ease and relaxed.

"Come on, take a deep breath, don't be too nervous."

Lin Xiyue encouraged her again, her eyes filled with concern and tenderness.

He Tao clenched her fists tightly, trying to regulate her breathing.

With Lin Xiyue's guidance, her breathing gradually became steady.

"breathe--"

"breathe--"

Lin Xiyue patiently guided He Tao to take two deep breaths, each time seemingly infusing her with a calming power.

Finally, with Lin Xiyue's help, He Tao's emotions gradually calmed down.

Her body stopped trembling, and her breathing returned to normal.

"Alright, now take your time and tell me, okay?"

Lin Xiyue looked at He Tao and asked with a smile.

"Okay, I, I'll explain slowly."

He Tao nodded, glancing gratefully at Lin Xiyue. She took a deep breath and then spoke slowly.

To be honest, Lin Xiyue was still a little worried.

Although she knew that He Tao was now inside a doll and wouldn't experience respiratory alkalosis due to excessive tension like a human, she was still afraid that He Tao might faint from being too excited.

However, seeing He Tao gradually regain her composure, Lin Xiyue breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She decided to continue listening patiently to He Tao's story, giving her enough time and space to express her feelings.

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