Neon's mouth was gaping from the huge house in front of him. It wasn't as big as the palace that he saw in books and magazines, but it was still so big compared to the house that they used to live in the countryside. In front of this house, he felt so small, like a tiny ant that could get crushed under someone's foot.
Then, he sensed that something was wrong. He had no idea why he was brought to this place and he didn't even know who owned the house. Remembering how much he suffered in secret from the previous house, Neon trembled in fear. He didn't want to live in someone else's home again!
"This will be your home for the meantime while your sister recuperates in the hospital. She said that she'll come and get you once she's discharged."
"No!" Neon took two steps back and hid behind Eli. "I don't want to. Eli, I don't want to live in other people's homes. I want to stay with my sister."
