Chapter 160: Silent Call For Help (2)
"Here."
Madeline handed the girl a cup of water after they made it to a safer place where marketers’ shops occupied the corners of the street, making it more secure for the three ladies to be in since there were passersby to keep the lane occupied.
The girl, whose body was still half-traumatized as she sat on a bench, glanced at Madeline briefly before looking at the cup of water handed to her. With a look of gratitude, she received the cup of water Madeline had brought, and wasted no time emptying the cup, enough to prove she had been thirsty for a long time.
Inna and Madeline exchanged glances, and Inna’s severe gaze conveyed a question of ’what are we supposed to do with her?’ one thing was clear and Inna had no wish of staying by the girl’s side for too long.
What if that strange man comes for them and not her? Involving themselves in this would only bring more harm their way.
Not sure of what decision to make, Madeline looked at the girl and simply asked. "Who was that man? And why was he after you?"
Madeline’s tone remained calm, she wouldn’t risk triggering the girl’s fear since her body was yet to calm from what she just experienced. And Madeline made sure her question didn’t feel forced in any way, making it easier for the girl to decide if she wants to tell her or not.
"I...I don’t know." The girl answered in a confused tone, keeping her gaze low as her trembling fingers clutch to the cup in her hands in order to control her distress state. "He’s been following me all night till this morning, and I just want to go home."
She sniffled, holding back her sobs as her eyes became watery again.