Chapter 120


    However,pared to them, this little guy was much more emaciated, and he was evidently


    malnourished.


    Vania dared not ask when thest 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 ce 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 ce, nor did he ever think he could leave that ce 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.


    She had been studying the little guy’s every action and noticed that he would just stare out the


    window. Hence, every time they passed by something interesting, she would exin 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 his life.


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


    However, the little guy dared not take another step when he saw the grand entrance.


    How is it possible for a ce to be so pretty? It didn’t seem like he should be here, though. At that,


    he took a reflexive step back.


    Vania felt his retreating step from their held hands, and with that, she squatted down to slowly


    exin, “This is called a hotel. It’s a ce for travelers to stay temporarily. Our home is in


    Hammond; it is very far away from Easnd, 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 be afraid. Just follow me.”


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


    told him unconditionally.


    At that, he followed Vania discreetly, fearing that his filthy shoes would dirty the clean carpet.


    Then, he nced at the strangers only to droop his head again, not daring to take another peek.


    He still didn’t dare to rely on her wholly, only feeling safe as he hid in that so-called inner world.


    On the other hand, Vania had been trying her best, hoping she could give him some warmth, but


    this was probably his first time in the outside world. Things could only get better if they took it slow.


    Hence, she would exin everything they came across in detail. She’d exin what something was


    and what it was used for.


    Vania knew he was a smart boy, so he would understand everything she said.


    On the other hand, the boy followed her like the sweet little child he was, taking note of everything


    she told him.


    When they got to their room, she squatted down in front of him again. “Here we are. This is where


    I’m staying for now. Would you like to rest first or take a shower while I get you your clothes? After


    that, we’ll eat a little something and head home tomorrow morning. How does that sound?”


    Home? The word had clearly stumped the little guy, and he reflexively leaned against the wall


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    Will I also have a home now? I’m not good enough for the home she’s talking about, though.


    At that, he lowered his head in self-loathing and shook his head as he looked at his ragged clothes.


    Vania panicked immediately, for she had no idea what she had said wrongly for him to react so


    drastically. However, facing a child like him had forbidden her from panicking, or one little mistake


    might hurt his feelings.


    With that, she tried her best to soothe him. “You can always tell me if you have any questions or if


    I’ve said something wrong.”