Chapter 1213: I Will Save You, I Promise

The little boy was so thin that a gust of wind could knock him over. As someone with warm blood, she couldn't just sit by and watch this poor boy die miserably. Pearl knew he was very wary of strangers and would be highly guarded against her, but she still decided to communicate with him personally. To bridge the gap between them, she bent down and squatted so they could see eye to eye. She showed a friendly smile. "Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Pearl Gilliam. You can call me Pearl, just like Sasha does." The boy remained motionless in the corner, his tightly clenched fists revealing his inner fear. His bloodshot eyes reflected her sweet smile, as if trying to see through her. After a long silence, the boy didn't respond, making Pearl feel a bit frustrated. She touched her chin and muttered to herself in confusion, "That's strange. I usually come across as very friendly. Whether abroad or at home... kids always smile when they see me." Why did she suddenly become the vi