Being frightened, the rest of the girls stood meekly by the side as Ronald entered the house. Then, they continued helping their mother in the kitchen. I could already tell their fate; these poor little girls would eventually end up like Ann.

I’m not a saint. Even if I could save Ann, I couldn’t possibly save the rest of the girls.

The few families in the village had all come to the house. There were two dishes—Shepherd’s pie and Caesar salad. Since there were not enough seats, the guests took turns eating at the table. After that, the women gather around and shot the breeze while taking care of their children.

Brandon was back soon. One of the villagers came up to him and asked, “Mr. Dumphy, do you still have other clients? I have five children, and all of them are very healthy.”

Brandon frowned slightly while he replied, “Not for now. Don’t worry. I will inform you guys when there is a need.”

These people have no scruples about selling their children for money! I could barely contain myself when Boris whispered to me, “Don’t think too much. Everyone has their own way of living. They might be forced, or they do it as a matter of course. This is none of our business. Remember, you need to take care of your safety.”

Hearing that, I pursed my lips and lowered my head.

wasn’t for the flower garland that was dangling from the rear-view mirror, no

Ronald dragged Ann out of the cowshed. Everyone was shocked by

nor make any resentful remarks. Yet, I felt unsettled under the young lady’s

for Amy.

I couldn’t possibly save the other girls that might

came out of the house in a threadbare red suit and black pants. Her messy hair was now neatly combed, styled with a

the two men waiting to fetch the bride.

smiles on their faces to express the joy of witnessing the wedding. No one seemed to have noticed Ann’s sorrow. Or

then did the woman let her other daughters have their food and instructed them to clean the house after the guests

about twenty thousand cash inside. “Take this

envelope, the two of them were elated as they

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