The Don's Property
For the first time, the monster looks unsure of his footing
“Yes,” he says.
I look back at my sister and catch that childish smile return to her face as she hugs the bunny with a hand. She looks from the toy to Nero, measuring his height.
“Thank you, Mister Giant,” she whispers.
Nero freezes, then he blinks, once and twice. The hard line of his mouth twitches and finally curves into something that almost looks like a smile. He leans down, reducing the wide height between them.
“You’re welcome, darling.”
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