Jennies eager nod resembled a chicken pecking at grains.
Alright, Ill buy them for you.
Jennie hugged the three stuffed tiger dolls tightly. Beaming with joy, she thanked Sabrina.
After completing their zoo tour and getting into the car, Jennie continued holding onto the toy tigers.
Auntie, are we going to have dinner now? she asked eagerly. es, were going to a barbecue restaurant.
Oh, yummy!
However, before they reached the restaurant, Jennie dozed off in the back seat. She hadnt had an afternoon nap, and with the added excitement of the day, she was exhausted. She struggled to keep her eyelids open, and in a sleepy tone, she said, Auntie, Im so sleepy. I want to sleep.
Sabrina paused for a moment, then turned to Jennie. Hang on a little longer, Jennie. Well be home soon. We can always have that barbecue another day, okay?
Jennie responded with a soft murmur, curled up in the back seat with her beloved stuffed white tigers, too tired to even open her eyes.
Sabrina drove straight to Starriver Bay and pulled up at the villa.
Sabrina stepped out of the drivers seat and opened the back door, bending down to Lift Jennie out of the car.
Wow, youre so heavy, she remarked.
Jennie was bundled up in thick winter clothes, making it difficult for Sabrina to lift her into her arms.
After a few steps, Sabrinas arms began to ache, causing Jennie to slip down.
Karen, can you give me a hand? Sabrina called out, quickening her pace.
Just as Jennie was about to slip out of her grasp, Karen appeared and caught the Little girl just in time.
Sabrina helped give her a lift.
Sabrina took her Little hand and followed Karen upstairs, reassuring Jennie that she was there for her.
Jennie closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep as Karen carefully removed her winter clothes and tucked her into bed with a warm blanket.
But Jennie woke up again. When she saw Sabrina about to leave, she pleaded, Auntie, please dont go.
Sabrina sat down on the edge of the bed and promised, I wont leave until you fall asleep.