"Child, then I shall satisfy you."
As he spoke, the old man's body leaned backward, turning into a wisp of smoke and drifting away.
In the house, only a stunned young girl remained.
When night fell, Gloria heard a knock on the door again. She stood up tremblingly, pushed the door open, and saw no other than her husband, Cloth, standing outside.
Gloria froze in place, her legs weakening, and she thudded down to the ground, unbelievingly staring at the husband in front of her as he, with tears in his eyes, stepped forward, embraced Gloria and then fervently kissed his wife.
Behind Cloth, stood an old man.
As Gloria slowly recovered from her shock, she cried tears of joy, then turned her gaze towards the elderly man who had aided her.
"What is… going on?"
Gloria asked with a trembling voice.
Under the night sky, the old man curved a smile that seemed so innocent yet, against the backdrop of the night, was utterly chilling.
"Obviously, I fulfilled your wish,"