You Are My One and Only

Patricia fled downstairs and ran into the rest of them who were just heading back in after their walk.

Scott noticed that she seemed a little flustered, so he walked over and asked, “What’s the matter, Mommy?”

Patricia’s face was scarlet as she combed her fingers through her hair.

“Everything’s fine. We should go home now.”

Elizabeth and Phillip were reluctant to see them go. They very much enjoyed their walk with the three children earlier.

Both of them were fond of children and did not want to part with these three so soon. They even hoped that the kids could stay over for the night.

Elizabeth came forward and held Patricia’s hand.

“Tricia, why don’t all of you stay the night? Phillip is very happy right now. Both of us are reluctant to see the kids go.”

However, all Patricia could think about was what just happened with Isaac, so she dared not remain here any longer.

“Old Mrs. Arnold, the kids have school tomorrow, and I have to go to work as well, so it’s best that we take our leave now. We’ll come and visit you again soon.”

Sylvie’s hand.

of four climbed into the car and soon, they drove

house once more, and

by the living room,

called him over. “Isaac, come here. I

as he was told. As he sat down on the couch, he seemed

poured him a cup of tea. “The tea’s quite fragrant.

Patricia had given them. Though it was not a particularly well-known or luxurious brand, its fragrance was

kind of person Patricia was, she would have given the best that she

mouthful of tea before turning to look at Phillip. He seemed to be doing quite well lately, but when was he

do I have to wait until

ever had

they seemed like Isaac. She felt a strange sort of familial connection

came to Sylvie. It was like the little girl was

thought about it. He had, during that dream—well, not a dream, but he could not find the woman from that

It

you shouldn’t concern yourself

get up when Elizabeth added, “Scott and Stellan look exactly like you when you were little. Do you

suspicion, but she was afraid that it would

at Phillip, only to see his breathing become more and more laborious.