A Night with Mr. Stranger
Didn't know if I should be excited to see my daughter, or to be sad at the condition I met her.
I crawled a slow step forward, crouching in front of her. “You’re safe now.” I blubbered, pulling her into a tight embrace.
She flinched, tried to push me away, but I held on. Her tiny body trembled. Then she sobbed—a soft, soundless sob.
I finally let her go gently.
She was obviously scared of strangers, and wasn't comfortable with my actions.
“She’s scared,” I whispered.
Brownlow stepped forward. “We’re here to help you, love. Do you know where the people who kept you are?”