Sherlyn gradually stopped crying. Megan put Sherlyn on her lap and then gently comforted her. Sherlyn looked at Megan curiously with wide eyes.
Megan's heart lifted for fear that Sherlyn would be scared and cry again when she saw her.
But this time Sherlyn did not cry, but reached out and touched Megan's mask curiously.
It seemed Sherlyn was not timid. She was just afraid of seeing Megan’s face.
Megan gently held Sherlyn's small tender hand, and Sherlyn was not afraid and even held Megan's fingers.
Megan felt so wonderful to be held by Sherlyn like this.
She couldn't help but whisper in Sherlyn's ear, "Mommy misses you so much."
"Mommy," Sherlyn murmured. Megan knew she wasn't calling for her, but her heart was still beating fast.
At that moment, footsteps came from outside the d
