Chapter 69: Helping Hand

The little girl took her time but eventually walked back to face Rayne, clutching the large chocolate bar in her hands.

"I'm Lily. Thank you for the chocolate," she kept her eyes locked on the chocolate bar in her hands.

Rayne smiled. "You're welcome. Are you alone, Lily? Where are you living?" Rayne tried to appear as sweet and kind as possible, hoping not to frighten the little girl.

Lily shook her head. "No, I'm not alone. I live with Mommy and Grandpa... oh, and my brother too."

Rayne was happy to hear that at least the little girl wasn't all alone. "Where are they? Why are you here alone?"

"They're at home, well, Grandpa's home. Our home is gone now," she said, looking sad. Before Rayne could ask, she continued, "Mommy's leg is hurt, and Grandpa has a hard time walking, so I came out looking for food."