A small pair of feet ran across the floorboards.
The door to a tiny bedroom opened, and a little girl peeked out.
Her hair was messy, but her smile was bright.
"Daddy!"
She squeaked, rushing over.
The man opened his arms, still smiling too widely.
He hugged her tightly, one hand instinctively hiding the stolen wallet behind his back.
Seth noticed the girl's clothes. It was clean but quite old.
She seemed underfed, though her eyes had joy in them.
"Did auntie Lei give you some bread earlier? Ah never mind that. Here, I brought you some sweets."
The man said, pulling a small wrapped candy from his pocket.
It was likely bought with stolen coins, but the girl didn't know.
She clapped her hands and took it, bouncing in excitement.
The living room was tiny, barely enough space for a table, two chairs, and a single mattress on the floor.
The air smelled faintly of detergent and old damp walls.
