"Before that time, I had been noticing some kids missing from our groups of orphans bit by bit."
Everyone in the circle was already privy to the fact that Laura was taking care of a group of orphans, so there was no confusion.
"I decided to inform one of the settlement leaders about it, but his response was extremely nonchalant."
"It felt extremely unusual, so I had to begin further investigation."
"I stopped going to report and began keeping a closer eye on things."
"And then one night, I discovered something."
Laura paused when she explained up until this point, her voice carrying a hint of sadness.
"I saw two guards carrying two children away from where we stay."
"I made it to avoid detection and followed behind them; they went down to the underground and eventually met up with others."
"In the group they met were the so-called Leaders and three men dressed in extremely dark cloaks."
"But I wasn't careful enough; one of those men discovered my presence quickly."
