However, compared to them, this little guy was much more emaciated, and he was evidently malnourished.

Vania dared not ask when the last meal he had was or what his daily life was like, for she knew the answer would only shatter her heart.

Anyhow, from this day on, his past would be left in that place and his future would be bright.

On their journey to the city, the little guy sat limply in his spot the whole time as he watched the reversing buildings from the window.

He had never left that place, nor did he ever think he could leave that place alive someday.

Though he couldn’t recall most things in his toddler years, he still remembered how the neighbors described the city.

Now, it was his turn to see it for himself, and he couldn’t help feeling apprehensive.

every time they passed by something interesting, she would explain it to him with utmost patience, and just like that, he had learned far more in this one hour than he

they arrived at the hotel, Vania held his hand as they got out of the

guy dared not take another

It didn’t seem like he should be

hands, and with that, she squatted down to slowly explain, “This is called a hotel. It’s a place for travelers to stay temporarily. Our home is in Hammond; it is very far away from Eastland,

wouldn’t speak, his lips sealed shut. However, he would trust

Vania discreetly, fearing that his filthy

to droop his

her wholly, only feeling safe

give him some warmth, but this was probably

she would explain everything they came across in detail. She’d explain what something was

knew he was a smart boy, so he would

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