A Long Hallway
They strolled along a lengthy hallway with creaky floors. Everything appeared nice and clean, with no toys in sight. It was extremely different from what Nolan had expected, most likely because he saw the orphanage as similar to his own home. He had anticipated that having so many children would result in a lot of mess and laughter. But it was the complete opposite.

A Long Hallway
Listening to the Kids
It wasn’t until they got halfway through the house that he heard something. The sounds grew louder with each step, and Nolan realized they were approaching the backyard. He assumed the children were playing there. All of his excitement returned, and he couldn’t wait to see whether there was a child willing to play with him.

Listening to the Kids