Chapter 143. The Secret Call

"Oh, Alice..." Emma pulled her into a hug. "You don't need to rush. We understand your condition. It must be very difficult. Slowly, let's heal your wounds, hmm?"

"But what about Sky? And Ed? We promised always to be together, but I failed to keep it."

While patting her back, Emma tried to calm her down. Without their knowing, a little girl was listening to their conversation. Hearing her mother's sobs, she didn't come in. The smile had disappeared from her face; her eyes were now sad, and her head bowed. Hugging Grassy, Sky returned to the living room. She sat on the sofa, her gaze hanging. After a blink, she turned the teddy over and gave it a gentle rub.

"Grassy, what should we do? Mama still seems angry with Papa. Can they get back together?"

Biting her lip, Sky turned to the window. Longing weighed on her heart. After ponderin