章 68: 67: I lost him. Again

"Come on. You have to try this. There is no better tasting food than the ones that were obtained freely. Here, have a bite" Maria tried to refuse the apple being given to her on principle. It was something she had not paid for and should have no right to be accepted. If she did, then she would be becoming an accomplice to the crime.

But her mind reminded Maria that she had already stolen a knife and her stomach reminded Maria that it existed as well. Maria felt the pain from hunger pangs assault her and she quietly accepted the offering.

And as much as she hated her actions, the apple did taste sweeter than normal apples. Her hunger highlighted even the slightest taste of the apple and Maria found herself devouring it.

She was so busy enjoying the fruit and that was what lost track of the kid. She looked around for him once she finished, only to find him gone.