I was taken aback by how direct Brandon was. However, I did not expect the man to reply without much hesitation, “Fine, we’ll accept whatever price you’re offering. Although this child is young, she will finally be of some use. She wasn’t born for nothing after all. My wife is pregnant again and we need money badly. Please help us to spread the word. My house is also old and needs to be fixed. It’s been leaking recently and it’s extremely uncomfortable to live here. If anyone else has similar needs and has money to pay us, please bring them here.”
I instinctively clenched my hands together. I looked at him and choked out, “Hello mister, we are talking about getting your daughter to provide bone marrow and a kidney for my daughter’s transplant.”
The man nodded and smiled without surprise. “I’m aware. There have been people like you who’ve come before. Don’t worry, it’s my daughter’s honor to be of service to you. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”
I found it difficult to breathe, and I thought that it was due to the small size and intense fumes of the coal stove. For a moment, I could not say anything.
They did not care about the child’s body or health at all.
Brandon seemed used to this situation. “Fine. Ms. Stovall will get to know your daughter. Once they’re comfortable, you’ll pay you tomorrow. In order for your daughter to undergo the surgery, we’ll have to take her to the city for a few days. Are you okay with this?”
The man shook his head and said with a smile, “No problem. You can take her anywhere.”
The woman looked at us silently. It was clear who wore the pants in this family.
Boris had been quiet the entire time. After hearing what they said, he said to the man, “Can I trouble you for a clean set of female clothes?”
The man was slightly stunned. He quickly nodded his head and quipped, “Yes, I’ll go right now!” He turned to the woman and barked, “Go find some clothes for them.”
The woman stood up and went through a door. Brandon chatted with the man. I scanned the group of children eating around the table.
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