Karen smiled faintly and just as she was standing up with the bowls and plates on her hands, something tugged at her before she could turn around and leave. She looked downwards and saw that this little boy was clutching the edge of her skirt with a wronged expression on his face.
He seemed like he didn't want her to go just like that.
Looking at her insecure face, Karen’s mind wandered to her own daughter. When she was busy with work, she also didn't spend much time with her, and this little boy in front of her made her heart ache slightly. She then said gently, "I'm not going anywhere. I just want to send these plates away so that it won't get toppled over."
Nevertheless, the little boy continued to grab the edge of her skirt without letting up.
Karen felt a little helpless s
