Chapter 102

Melissa

"Your dad is coming to get you, alright?" I said softly to the little girl who looked like she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

She babbled incessantly, her words unclear, but I didn't want to see her cry so we got into the car, and I drove off to an ice cream shop.

My mind reverted to the first time Dexter and I went to an ice cream parlor. My lips stretched into a smile as I remembered how we sang carefreely, like we had no problem.

Lilly's little fingers grazed my chin and I peered down at her with a reassuring smile,...