Chapter 260 Circumstances have changed

　　After an exhausting search spanning over twenty days, with no sign of the missing child, Zhou Jinting finally gave up hope and decided to call off the search.　　Returning to the village in the afternoon, Zhou Ge went to check on He Muxian's recovery, arriving just in time for lunch. Despite several trips outside, He Muxian's inquiries about the search yielded disappointing answers.　　As the afternoon progressed, He Muxian, on a whim, suggested going for a hike. Usually discouraged by the physician, she was now allowed due to her improved condition. Zhou Ge reluctantly accompanied her.　　The small mountain wasn't tall, and they reached the summit in no time. From the pavilion, He Muxian gazed out, the scenery vastly different from when they set out. With autumn approaching its end, the wind carried a sense of sadness, the landscape barren and leaves scattered