The sudden braking made even Henry Chapman, who was dozing in the back seat, open his eyes.
He frowned and looked, seeing Pedro Langley open the car door and get out. In front of him was a frail girl, about twelve or thirteen years old, with messy hair and covered in injuries, with bruises and cuts all over her slender, poorly dressed, and worn-out body.
However—
Upon seeing Pedro Langley, her first reaction was to panic and retreat, putting distance between herself and Pedro, her eyes full of fear.
Seeing the girl's reaction, Pedro stood still. He didn't come any closer but instead turned to look at Nora Scott in the car.
Nora rested her elbow on the window edge, her fingers lightly tapping. After pondering for two seconds, she said to Pedro, "Let's go."
So, Pedro got back in the car.
The car door closed.
The girl scrambled onto the sidewalk, glanced hurriedly in a direction, then got up and limped forward.
