Chapter 69: Curtain Falls (2/2)

”That other uncle also said that he will give me food. But then, he locked me in this cart. Would you also lock me?” she stared at Elora with her innocent eyes, her voice started to fumble and her eyes became slightly wet. But the girl didn't let the tears fall.

Elora couldn't help but grimace, encountering the treatment that would fit only animals, poor kid. ”No, we won't lock you up. You can play all you want. We have a large place. How could we do such a cruel thing to a sweet and cute girl like you?”

”If-if you don't lock me and give me food, then I'll come with you. That bad uncle didn't give me any food,” she said and bit her lips. This time she couldn't control her tears. Then she choked and started to cry.

”Come, your elder sister won't let anyone bully you from now on.” Elora grabbed her hand and hugged her tightly. Her eyes turned red when she saw how hard the little girl tried to control her tears but still failed. How much hardship this little had seen in such a tender age? Elora embraced her tightly for about two minutes before letting her go. She looked at her with a gentle face and said. ”No one would bully you from now on. You see those two big brothers. They are very strong. They would beat anyone who dares to mistreat you, alright?”

The girl looked at Kadyn and Khrom with wide eyes. ”Are they really strong?” she asked.

”Of course,” Elora said.

”Even stronger than Uncle Sarav?” she once again asked curiously.

”Uhh.. who is Uncle Sarav?” Hearing Elora's words the girl's face saddened. She chewed her lower lip but remained silent.

Kadyn saw the situation and said with a smiling face. ”Alright, we'll talk about it later. Let's go. Are you hungry?” he eyed the girl. ”Big brother will let you eat anything.”

”Really?” the girl asked with glittering eyes.

”Yes,” Kadyn said. ”Let's go.”

”M-my leg is hurt.” She said after some hesitation.

”Show me,” Kadyn said, looking at her small legs. He could see bloody marks on her skin. The wound had started to get infected.

Elora sucked a cold breath when she saw this and her face started to tremble with rage. She clenched her teeth but in the end, she suppressed the urge to curse.

Kadyn eyed the girl and said gently. ”Come, sit on big brother's back. I'll carry you.”

”Yeah! Big brother is so good!” the group smiled and scurried away.