Dani was scared out of her wits, she stuttered when she spoke, "Gran, Gran, I, I..."
She was in trouble now; she came back home sneakily to rest and was caught by her grandmother. She was sure to be scolded, perhaps even beaten.
At this age of seven, Dani was already a working child.
At home, she had to help with feeding chickens and sweeping the ground. Outdoors, she had to cut pig grass, catch caterpillars, and pick wild vegetables, and so on.
Even five-year-old Erni and four-year-old Sanni had to work with her if they weren't looking after their little sister.
On the other hand, six-year-old Chen Dabao was outside playing all day, only coming home when it was time to eat.
Seeing Dani's little face turning pale, Ma Xiulian furrowed her brows, reached out, and touched her forehead.
Dani thought she was about to be slapped and immediately closed her eyes in fear, but the expected slap never came.
