Rose Howell was still young, so at that age, the opinions of those around her mattered most. Upon hearing so many people saying they didn't like her and hated her, her little heart tightened, feeling extremely wronged. Nevertheless, she resolutely opened her arms wide and stopped a few people from approaching the pretty little boy from about ten meters away.
"I didn't talk nonsense, Brother Tobias really said that. He wants to read and won't let anyone near!" Rose insisted.
The three little girls didn't believe her words at all, "Hmph! Let's not bother with her, I don't believe that so many of us can be stopped by her! Let's go!"
"Alright."
"Mhm."
With that, the three of them were about to bypass her and find the pretty little boy.
Rose panicked and grabbed the clothes of one of them, pulling her in haste. It could have been because she used too much force, but the little girl lost her balance and fell to the ground. She paused for a second, and then burst into tears.
