In that instant, Aubree Groove thought, she sniffed a familiar scent.
A familiarity that made her soul tremble.
Just at that moment, as if sensing something, the man's gaze accurately fell on Aubree's figure, for a brief second, then imperceptibly moved away.
The bearded hulk, seeing a strange man suddenly appearing and disrupting his business, couldn't help but curse, "Who are you? What gives you the right to interfere in my affairs? Get out of here, don't delay me from disciplining my child."
The man, however, did not respond to his words. He crouched down, looking levelly into the little girl's eyes, and asked in a voice so gentle it was cajoling, "Tell big brother, is he your father?"
The little girl hesitated for a moment then nodded.
"Is he marrying you off to The Flints'? Don't be scared, speak up bravely, big brother will help you."
