Chapter 80

In the corner of the tent, on a pile of straw, laid a ragged little girl. Her face was a gory mess, a sight so gruesome that it made one sick to the stomach. Her chest moved faintly; clearly, she was on the verge of death. The little girl was brought back by their adoptive father, her identity unknown even to Xaviar and the others. After Liam just dumped her onto them, all he said was to not let her die, then he paid her no more mind. The burn on the little girl's face was an accident, caused by Luna's careless spill of boiling water. Upon finding out, Liam was indifferent to the situation, stating that if they could treat her, good; if not, then just bury her. Xaviar couldn't grasp his adoptive father's motives, thought a while and said, “Don’t bother with her. If she dies, just give her to John Clark and the others for burial." Pointing at the little boy, he said, "Just make sure this kid doesn't die before the end of the month, remember, he's our lifesaver.” Suddenly, Luna's eyes br