He regarded all those who gave him spare change with cold indifference, and even when that so-called "mother" pressed him, he would never kneel.
Matthew had never abandoned the thought of rebelling because he knew that as he grew older, begging would make people suspicious.
Without value anymore, there was only one outcome awaiting him.
He was more urgently in need of escape but could never find such an opportunity. He had even prepared himself for a desperate struggle, until that day...
He met Hannah.
A heartbreaking and shocking past was calmly recounted by Matthew, who appeared much more mature than other children his age, though he was only eight.
The occasional vicious gleam in his eyes due to past memories only made everyone feel even more compassion for him.
Through the screen, many viewers of the live stream couldn't help but shed tears.
In the face of such an environment and experiences, even an adult might not endure, let alone a child.