Childhood Cut Short?
From Little Red Riding Hood's reaction and the expression on the girl who had just come in, Yu Sheng quickly guessed what had happened.
His brows knitted instantly, but before he could speak, Little Red Riding Hood hurriedly waved her hands. "Wait here for a moment. I... I'll be right back."
"No, I'm coming with you." Yu Sheng stood up without allowing any argument. Beside him, Huli also reached out, gathered Eileen into her arms, and rose to her feet.
"This is an internal matter for the 'Fairy Tale,' and we've already... gone through similar procedures many times." Little Red Riding Hood's expression was dark and solemn. "Thank you for your concern, but..."
"No buts. I know what you mean—but your wolf bit me." Yu Sheng cut her off directly. He knew exactly what to say to make this stubborn girl back down, so he brought up the old matter without hesitation. "I've already been dragged into the 'Fairy Tale.' For all I know, I might end up in that Black Forest again the next time I dream, so I have to learn more about the situation."
Faced with that, Little Red Riding Hood lost the confidence to keep insisting. She could only give Yu Sheng a complicated look before nodding lightly.
Long Hair looked at Yu Sheng and the others with some confusion. She seemed to have many questions, but after noticing Little Red Riding Hood's gaze, she swallowed them all and turned to open the door.
As soon as they left the reception room, Yu Sheng saw many children gathered in the hallway.
Some looked only six or seven years old, or even younger, while others appeared to be half-grown children of twelve or thirteen. They were gathered in small clusters throughout the corridor. They