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Once the greetings were done, King quickly tucked his hands into the pocket of his jacket.
Madam Bui caught the movement and gave him a reassuring smile.
“*Sa bai dee mai?” She asked with a gentle gaze. (*Are you okay?)
“*Sa Bai dee, Khop Khun Krap” he replied with a slight bow.
“It is good that you can now come out. How are your parents?” She continued to ask the sweating and slightly pale-looking boy. “I have not seen your mother for some time."
“She is fine. She sent her greetings.”
Madam Bui nodded in understanding. “You came late, but it's understandable. The whole place was crowded all morning. That would have been uncomfortable, right?”
Though it was a question, she didn't wait for a response. “But you should do it more often, so you can get used to it."
“Krap." King nodded.
“And you are…?” Madam Bui turned to Anurak.
“This is Anurak. The boy who saved me the other day.” Itim quickly explained.