Chapter 213 Left Something Important Behind
“What a big helicopter!”
“It must be cool to sit on it!”
The children were envious.
“What a pity. We could’ve turned them in before they left.”
Meanwhile, some children felt disappointed.
The helicopter slowly left the ground and flew away.
“Let’s go!”
A five-year-old boy, carrying more ores than he could carry, followed his companions.
From time to time, he would look in the helicopter’s direction and wonder if its passengers would be back.
In the meantime, Bradley was on his way to the village to deliver things. He frowned when he saw those children.
Isn’t life too hard for these little kids?
“Children, where are you heading? I’ll take you there.” He lowered the window and pulled up beside them.
The kids cast a vigilant look at the driver and remained silent.
Why are they looking at me as if I’m a human trafficker?
Feeling awkward, Bradley explained, “I’m not a bad person. I’m going to the village chief’s house now. Are you from this village?”
Despite his kindness, the children only looked at him. They did not dare to get in his car even though they really wanted to take up his offer. After all, he was a stranger.
Just then, he saw the youngest child and felt a pang of sadness in his heart when he met the little boy’s crystal-clear eyes.
The boy was so young, but the weight of his basket was not much lesser than his companions’.
How pitiful.
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to take a ride. I have some food here. You can share them.”
Bradley handed them a loaf of bread and some fruits.
Still, no one dared to accept.
Suddenly, he was at a loss.
“I live there, and I’m really on my way to the village chief’s house. Since I’m leaving the village soon, I’m giving this to you. Take it!”
Moments later, the eldest child stepped forward and took it. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome! Would you like to get in the car? I’ll give you a ride,” Bradley offered again.
Seeing that they came out to make money at such a young age, he could not stop himself from offering his help.
“No, thanks. We don’t want to dirty your car.”
“That’s all right.” Bradley got out of his car and opened the trunk.
Then he reached out to take the basket from the youngest child, who widened his eyes and kept his distance.
Scratching his head, Bradley explained, “I’m not a bad person. I only want to help you. Where are you carrying these? I’ll send you there.”
“That won’t be necessary, mister.”
The children did not lower their guard, no matter what Bradley said. Their parents had probably warned them not to get into a stranger’s car.
“Why don’t you put the basket in my car, and I’ll follow you while you walk?”
The kids shook their heads in response.
Since they kept refusing him, Bradley gave up and drove away.
“He doesn’t look like a bad guy.”
“Yeah, and he gave us a lot of food.”
“Previously, we even planned to go and see if they’re human traffickers. I’m glad we didn’t do it?”
“We can’t be sure if he’s a bad guy or not. Anyway, my mother said we shouldn’t follow a stranger. Or else we’ll be abducted.”
“Yes, we’re kids. It’s better to be careful.”
On his way back after the delivery to the village chief’s house, Bradley saw those children at the entrance of the village.
Hence, he greeted them before driving past them.
He could not help but glance at the rear-view mirror.
Then, he saw one child whip around to look at the car before turning back and following everyone else.
Poor children. They have to help their families at such a young age.
Shaking those thoughts off, he packed up his belongings and drove back to Dellmoor.
On the flight, Arissa felt an inexplicable emptiness, as if she had left something important behind.
However, she retraced her steps mentally and was sure that she had packed everything.
“Are you reluctant to leave?”
