Chapter 15
Sebastian had alreach been prepared fai Sabu ina natan him down. He hadn’t expected her to respond in this mannet.
After a slight dier, happiness flashed in his eves. “Otoonisel Let’s paright now.”
When they arved at the Lakeworth residence, Sabrina looked at the little girl sitting before the wind
Thugging a teddy bear. A trace of pity flashed in her eyes.
She’d met mum, children in the mission world. Ansel had never had a shortage of love, so he’d always looked cheery and spirited. His eyes were bright with happiness
The ephant at the orphanage she donated to had lost their parents, but the employees there had given them more than enough love. There were also kind people who would play with them every week. They too, had no shortage of love.
None of the children were like the little girl she now saw her eyes were dull, and she stood nervously in a corner with her arms wrapped around her teddy bear
Sabrina’s heart ached at the sight. Perhaps it was from the remnants of her motherly love.
Sebastian alio sounded socrowful when he said. “Her name is Isabel Lakeworth, she’s six this year. Two years ago, she got into an accident with her parents
“They shielded her beneath their bodies, so she made it out alive. She hasn’t been in the best state since witnessing her parents‘ deaths; she doesn’t dare to interact with others or leave the house. She’s almost always in this state of terror and needs someone to watch ber around the dock.”
da he spoke, be pushed open the door to the villa. Isabel heard him return and came running, wanting to throw herself into his arms. “Dad”
But when the saw Sabina standing beside Sebastian, her expression hand into one of fear. She screamed and ducked into a tent that had bean sat up for har.
“It’s okay, bubel. I’m here for you. Sabrina won’t hurt you, okay?” sebastian mouched before the tent and tapped on the door
Sabrina joined him, saying sortly. “Hi, Isabel. My nam
Sabrina. I have many stories to tell you; do you want to hear them?
She and Sebastian had to co Isabel for a long time before she unzipped the tent and carefully poked her head out. She only held out her arms for Sebastian to hold her when she saw that they meant no harm.
That night, she finally got to experience her “parents” telling her a bedtime story again.
first time sleeping so soundly since the accident.
Sabrina didn’t immediately agree to marry Sebastian. She’d just gotten to know Isabel and wanted to build their relationship first. She would only consider marriage nor habel warmed up
Sebarrian understood that and fully supported her decision. So, from that day onward, they occasionally took Isabel out to different places in the city.
They took her on a Ferris wheelride so she could see fireworks from the highest vantage point and also to the beach so she could play with the waves and pickup seashells. They even took her to a devolving restaurant so she could enjoy the buffet there.
In just two short months, label opened up and became more cheerful, thanks to Sebastian and Sabrina’s love and cate. Sebastian’s parents, Harold Lakeworth and Christine Gray, were touched by this
Aller dinner, Christine and Sabrina un the couch. The former held the latter’s hand, het eyes slighaly red. “Thank you so muc Tubel She’s been through so much that I thought the would never move past in Thank God for you!”
Tuexpress het gratitude, she took off a bracelet she’d worn for years and tried to put it on Sabrina’s wrist.
Sabrina protested, “can’t accept this, Christine”
“Take it. It’s token of my appreciation and gratitude.”
Sebastian approved them with Label in his arms. He patted Sabrina’s shoulder. “Take it, Rina ”
Only then did die accept the bracelet.
Isabel broke five of Sebastian’s embrare and threw herself into Sabrina’s arms. “Mom!”
Sabina helder close. The atmosphere was warm and cory.
Unfortunately, it was soon interrupted.
( this, Sabrina. I’m glad to see how well you care for
