Chapter 63

I have no right to judge anything he has done in his past, so I keep quiet. The silence seems to bother you, because you are quickly turning to face me, perhaps waiting for a nervous breakdown. Or at least an indication that I care.

“That is... Complicated "I say, because I can't find anything better to say.

Hunter offers me a smile devoid of emotion.

"That's what happens to boys who don't have anyone in the world, Suzy. Anything looks better than poverty.”

Your tone makes my heart stop.

“Where were your parents? "I ask, sitting as close as I can without it looking like I'm invading your space.

"I've never met my real parents," he crosses his arms. "They took me when I was still too small and too dumb to believe that I wouldn't get help if I tried to run away.”

"Who are they? “I insist.

Hunter lets out a grunt, certainly sorry.

"People who take advantage of poor families to take children to an unknown country, and train them to serve wh