The child appeared to be about the same height as Chris, with half-closed eyes, a listless expression, and his face covered in large patches of red eczema, making it difficult to see his original features but eliciting pity nonetheless.

Alessia's heart tightened involuntarily, and she couldn't care less about avoiding suspicion. She continued forward to offer assistance.

Unexpectedly, Dominic sidestepped her.

His cold gaze locked onto the flustered shopkeeper, his voice devoid of ...