Chapter 23

While Brian and Kayden chatted, the car pulled up outside the villa. Just as Henry was about to park, he saw a small figure run from the direction of a nearby bush. It looked like a little girl! He was startled and slammed the brakes. Kayden, in the backseat, was also startled by the emergency brake. Although Brian couldn't see, his body was thrown forward by the car's inertia. But he instinctively reached out to protect Kayden beside him. His voice turned serious as he asked, "What happened?" Henry was shaken but quickly replied, "Mr. Norman, a little girl suddenly ran out, and I almost hit her." Upon hearing this, Brian frowned and immediately instructed, "Get out and check if she's okay." "Yes, sir." Henry nodded and quickly opened the door before rushing toward the little girl. As he got closer, he could see her face clearly. The little girl's delicate features made her look almost unreal, like a doll. She seemed to be around the same age as Kayden. Her fair little fa