He bent down until our eyes met, his dark gaze reflecting the shock on my face.
"Long time no see," he said with a smile.
Tears instantly filled my eyes without warning, blurring my vision.
At that moment, every bit of fear and panic inside me suddenly disappeared.
He reached out and gently wiped the tears from my cheeks.
"Why are you crying? Don't tell me you have forgotten me already."
Smiling softly, he brushed a hand through my hair, his voice just as warm and gentle as I remembered.
Back then, as long as he was around, I felt safe. Like nothing in the world could hurt me.
I rubbed my eyes and asked in a shaky voice, "Kerwin... is it really you?"
Kerwin nodded and sat down across from me, holding my hand carefully.
"It's me. I'm sorry I left so suddenly back then. I only had
