Wei Wan

Three year younger orphan Wei Wan is Mila’s only friend. Not strong, but nimble, clever and loyal, he becomes the one person she trusts most in the whole world. He calls her jie, the Chinese word for sister, and is constantly by her side. But where is he really from? Who are his parents? Why did they leave him at the temple doors—and how come he just knows things?

“One hand touches briefly on my shoulder. It is Wei Wan. His kind eyes glimmer of silent wisdom. I want to say thank you, but he puts a finger to his lips and I know to keep quiet. If we openly are friends in this group, it will get worse for us both.”