Madelyn brushed off the dust from her body and comforted her, "Let me see your hand. Does it hurt?"

"Not at all."

Madelyn pinched her cheek and said with a smile, "You're such a good girl. Where's your mother? Why are you here alone?"

The little girl giggled. "She went to the restroom, but she realized there was no toilet paper inside, so I came to bring her some.

Madelyn's voice sounded very warm and kind. Also, it was evident that the little girl liked her very much too.

"I see. It's dangerous for a little child like you to be here alone. Let's wait for your mom inside, okay?"

"Oh, sure thing."

Madelyn thought of her baby girl who had left this world before being born. 'If she were still alive, would she be as cute as this little girl, calling me Mom?' she wondered.

What happened to her baby was going to haunt her for the rest of her life.

But... she would never have another baby again.

After some time, Zach came outside. Madelyn stood up and met his gaze before getting int