"Really," Julissa's voice was soft, "Don't be afraid. Your job right now is to comfort the other kids. Tell them that the dean hasn't done anything wrong. It's the police who have made a mistake. Also, remind the kids not to be frightened, got that?"
The child whimpered out an "okay"
"I'm going to find out what is going on now. Please be a good friend and look after the other children. Can you do that?"
"I can!"
"Good, what's your name?"
"My name is Xiaoxin."
"Alright Xiao Xin, I'm counting on you."
Xiao Xin felt a heavy sense of responsibility on his shoulders and nodded heavily, "Okay!"
Cerillo had just laid down when he heard a noise. He asked Julissa, "What's wrong?"
"My elder brother and his crew were taken by the police. I don't know what they've been accused of. I'm going to check."
Cerillo seemed more awake suddenly. He grabbed Julissa's hand and said, "You've had a tiring day, let me send someone to check it out."
"But..."
