We're From Opposite Worlds

12.

“Olivia, why would you ask such a question?” Annabel asked, trying her best not to cry. This was the second time the little girl was asking such a question. The first time was when she was schooling in Greenville and now this?

Annabel had to pretend like she hadn't heard the question before, so Olivia wouldn't bring up their conversation the last time.

Olivia looked at Annabel, her eyes turning glittery which broke Annabel the more. “My friend usually talks about how her daddy comes home from work and buys all kinds of things for her. She also asked me what my daddy buys for me but I couldn't tell her because I don't know where my daddy is. Mummy, where's daddy? You told me the last time that he went on a business trip and would be back soon, but I haven't seen him. I want him to buy things for me so I can show my friends too. Don't you know where he is?” Olivia asked again and Annabel could feel her heart breaking into pieces.

Tears rolled down her cheeks and she used her hand