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.

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 ever had in the five years of

arrived at the hotel, Vania held his hand as they

little guy dared not take another step when he

pretty? It didn’t seem like he should be here, though. At

step from their held 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, and it’s also Hillsworth’s most vibrant city. I’m staying here temporarily because I’m here to pick you up. You don’t have to

little guy still wouldn’t speak, his lips sealed shut. However, he would trust everything that Vania told him

he followed Vania discreetly, fearing that his filthy shoes

glanced at the strangers only to droop his head again, not daring to

her wholly, only feeling safe

trying her best, hoping she could give him some warmth, but this was probably his first time in the outside world.

they came across in detail. She’d explain what something was and what it

boy, so he

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