Chapter 76

"I want to try." I insisted, despite Jason's resistance. Jason sighed at my insistence but didn't stop me. He simply nodded and reminded me to be careful. I stepped into the room, careful not to step on the broken pieces of things scattered on the floor. When the girl saw me, her screams grew louder. I picked up a doll that looked a bit worn out from the floor, brushing off the dirt on it as I walked toward her. "Is this yours? It looks a lot like the one my parents bought me. I have one that looks just like it!" The girl glared at me, her eyes red. Though she looked fierce, her gaze still reflected fear. I kept my distance as I began telling her, "Actually, my mom and dad passed away, and I ended up without a home as well. Sometimes, I can't help but wonder—why me? Why did it have to be my mom and dad who were taken from me so soon?" The girl's screaming began to subside as she stared at me in a daze. After a long moment, she started to cry, her tears falling one by one. At se