When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I thought she was with Mrs. Eriksen, but when I turned around, it was Stella.

The seemingly frail girl did not seem to mind the weather as she engaged Summer. Not a single hit registered on her, but it was obvious she was not going hard at her opponent at all.

Mrs. Eriksen was smiling as she stood by the side with their coats.

I had not noticed the change in Emery’s expression. Relinquishing my hand, I went over and stooped down in front of Summer, then pretended to chide her angrily. “Why have you come out to play when it’s so cold?”

Summer pouted, seemingly a little unhappy. However, she wisely loosened her grip on the snowball in her own hand, allowing it to fall upon the ground and shatter to dust.

Mrs. Eriksen hurried over to help her into her coat. “It’s all my fault for failing to look after Ms. Summer.”

At this moment, Stella suddenly decided to chime in. “I guess this must be Summer. She’s really adorable.”

my head to see that the woman was all smiles and full of tenderness for Summer. The discomfort she had from before seemed to have

ought to be impressed by such adaptability, yet all I felt was displeasure and it showed on my face. A rather patronizing thank you was all that I could

she knew Stella was praising her. “I like Ms. Collins, Mommy. Could

that. As I’m your mother’s home care

with me!” While the girl bounced up and down like a little monkey, my own

spend with Summer.

mother would understand how possessive they could be of their own children. No one would want to share

earn your paycheck. Now, go on and get

take close to forty minutes. Taking

face of Emery’s overwhelming presence. The woman

way out in

in such harried form. “Hire a ride, and remember to get the receipt so that you may