Chapter 246: The Creepy Little Girl
"Auntie... please take me home, there are too many bad people out here... wuuu!" The little girl’s tears sparkled as they rolled down her face. Grace felt a surge of disgust but was forced to maintain her kind and caring image, especially in such a public setting.
"It’s okay, Auntie will take you home. Where do you live?"
"XX Street, XX Alley... I was out shopping with my mommy... and we got separated. I can’t find her, wuuu!" The girl kept crying.
"Alright, don’t cry, don’t cry. Auntie will take you home." Grace smiled warmly, leading the little girl to her car. She planned to drive her home personally. The scene had drawn the attention of several onlookers, many of whom gave Grace approving nods. A few of her acquaintances even took photos and posted them to their social media, praising her act of kindness.
Grace felt a sense of elegant pride, relieved that she had maintained her impeccable public image.
However, half an hour later, the car stopped in a rundown neighborhood.
"Madam, that alley ahead is XX Alley," the driver said.
Nearby was a heap of garbage, its stench unbearable. This was an old "slum" area, yet to be demolished due to ongoing disputes over compensation with the homeowners.
Grace and the little girl got out of the car. The girl stood there hesitantly, "Auntie... I’m scared... please come with me... wuuu..."
Grace felt disgusted when the girl’s dirty hand grabbed her dress. She suppressed her revulsion, maintaining her calm facade, and gently smiled, "Alright, I’ll take you home."
The little girl clung to Grace’s dress, humming a strange tune. One of the bodyguards went ahead to check the area. As they neared the garbage pile, Grace nearly gagged from the overwhelming stench.