Scarlett, Leon, and Lily ignored the gazes of everyone around them and stood in line.Scarlett could tell that the only reason that people had not come near them was because there were soldiers everywhere, watching with their guns. If anyone caused a disturbance, they might not get food.The line was long, but the three of them and the dog waited until it eventually got to their turn. In the end, they were able to get the loaf of bread for Lily.“Well, at least our waiting didn't go in vain, right?” Leon asked, wearing a small smile and Scarlett nodded.“Yes, it didn't,” she replied, returning his smile. Leon did not lack supplies and neither did she. They knew the number of people waiting for a turn after them and did not want to take the relief bread from the people who really needed them.“You know I only did this for Lily, right?” he said, watching his daughter as she walked between them, taking quicker steps to keep up with their long strides.“What?”“I need her to adapt to the
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