Chapter 1049:

As Elma lay there, feeling drowsy, her goal for the day suddenly flashed in her mind. She quickly jolted awake. She couldn’t afford to sleep, not when she had a mission to complete.

With that thought in mind, Elma cleared her throat and sweetly said to Kallie, “Mom, I feel sleepy now.”

Kallie flushed, pulling away slightly. She replied, “Let me change you first, and then you can sleep.”

Jake quickly seized the chance to retreat.

“I’ll step outside for a moment.”

“No!” Elma’s voice rang out, strong and insistent. Her small hands grabbed at both of them.

have to stay with me!” Elma insisted, her

silently acknowledging the hint of resignation

“No, either I sleep with you, or

“Why not?”

hesitated, momentarily caught off guard by the

recall what had happened in the past, Kallie

he explained, “Because we’re

chapter

Elma and the other two children understood this, though it had never been openly discussed before. Nonetheless, it needed

be with

could ask anything more, Jake

understand what you’re thinking, but Elma, some bonds, once broken, are hard to rebuild. You’ll understand when you

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