After leaving the infirmary, Lottie toddled along, sticking close behind Tonio and Brad.
Having a little shadow constantly following them was starting to get to Tonio and Brad...
"Lottie, aren't you going to play with girls your own age?"
After what the female doctor said, they were now hesitant to interact too much with Lottie...
They were afraid their deadbeat dad would find out.
It wouldn't be fair to Selly.
"Everyone has their own friends, and they don't like playing with me. I like you two! I want to stick with you forever. Do you dislike Lottie too?"
A flicker of sadness crossed Lottie's bright eyes, and her chubby cheeks deflated.
They didn't like her. Her heart ached.
"Of course not. "
Tonio and Brad couldn't bear to see the little girl like that. They instincti
