Her Precious Baby

The policewoman opened the door and said coldly, “All right, enough with the chit-chat. Her mommy is here to pick her up.”

Floretta spun around in joy when she heard Angeline was there. However, the smile on her face was soon replaced by a frown when she recalled something.

She looked the other way as though she were angry with Angeline.

Angeline went pale when she saw Floretta’s response. For a moment there, she didn’t know what to say to her.

Although reluctant, the police officers had no choice but to return to their desks.

Just like that, Angeline and Floretta were the only ones left in the office. The atmosphere grew increasingly awkward as neither of them said a single word.

Eventually, Angeline walked up to Floretta and wiped the bread crumbs off her mouth as she said, “Why did you run away from home?”

Floretta’s eyes reddened the moment she heard that, but she kept her tears in as she replied with a pout, “That’s none of your business! You don’t want me anymore, so why do you even ask?”

Angeline let out a chuckle when she saw Floretta’s cheeks puff up with anger. “If it’s none of my business, then why did you have the police give me a call?”

Floretta got all flustered when she realized her secret had been exposed.

“I-I didn’t…”

“It’s okay. I understand.”

Angeline gently patted her on the head. It pained her to see how skinny Floretta had gotten during her absence.

“I’m sorry. I’ve been so busy lately that I just didn’t have the time to come visit you. It’s my fault for not contacting you.”

quiet for a while before mustering the courage to ask, “Is it because you’ve

face turned gloomy

that?” she asked

a lot about Floretta, so there’s no way

“It was Ms. Sherrock.”

about me! As

you really going to abandon me now that you’ve found your child?” Floretta asked cautiously for fear

cautious only hurt Angeline even

that I have found my child. He was all covered in wounds when I brought him back, and he hardly ever talks. That’s why I’ve been looking after him lately. Even so, I will never abandon you. If you want me as your

“So, does that mean you’re my mommy

You hold a very special place in my heart. No one will ever be able

and patted Angeline on the shoulder. “Okay! I believe you.

girl!” Angeline said with a relieved smile

“Floretta!”

heartwarming moment was interrupted by the deep voice

pushed the door open really forcefully. The frown on his face smoothened a little when he

he had left his house in his gray coat, dark blue pajamas, and

her by the shoulders

go?

scared when

Daddy. Are you going to

replied, “No, but you need to tell me why you ran off on your

she could muster the courage and

ran off on my own because I wanted to

when he