Derek's POV
The spacious bedroom was only lit by a wall lamp.
Wearing thin pajamas, Tabitha was barefooted and curled up in the corner.
She looked terrified, which made my heart wrench. I swiftly ran to her.
"Tabitha, what happened to you?"
She threw herself into my arms at once, as if I was her lifesaver.
When I looked at her tear-stained cheeks, my heart ached badly.
"It's alright. I'm here," I said, still damp from the snow, but Tabitha didn't mind.
She tightly grasped my arm with both hands and said, "Tell me, how did our pups die?"
"Why do you bring this up again?" I gently wiped away the tears from her face.
"I guess I saw someone jump from a high place."
I comforted her while gently patting her back, "That night, there was thunder and lightning, heavy rain, and the road c
