The sight of the girl kneeling on the floor stirred a memory in Jian Huan—a memory of a time when she had been the one on her knees, begging just as desperately. The girl clutched at the hem of Jian Huan’s dress. “Please, just let me hide inside for a little while. I promise I won’t get you into any trouble. I’m so scared.” Her gaunt little face, etched with desperation, was the very picture of mi