Gradually, Jennies sobs subsided, leaving sadness etched on her face.
Sabrina asked Tyrone to bring a warm face towel and gently wiped the little girls face. Jennie, do you want to see the fireworks?
Jennie shook her head listlessly.
Then Lets go to sleep, okay? You can sleep between Tyrone and me.
Jennie nodded.
After lying down, Jennie nestled against Sabrina, her little hands clinging tightly to Sabrinas pajamas.
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Tyrone switched off the light and settled beside her.
When morning arrived, Sabrina noticed a change in Jennies demeanor.
She didnt seem upset anymore.
Sabrina nudged Tyrone. Could you get Jennies clothes from Kiras room please?
After Tyrone left the room, Sabrina helped Jennie out of her pajamas and noticed a bruise on her little arm.
Concerned, she asked, Jennie, how did this happen?
Jennies brows knitted as she explained, Grandma said she was leaving tomorrow, and I didnt want to go with her. I wanted to stay with you. Grandma got mad
It became clear that Kira had hurt Jennie in a moment of anger.
The bruise had faded overnight, indicating it must have been worse before.
A surge of anger coursed through Sabrina.
No matter how much Kira despised Sabrina, she remained unfazed.
But how could Kira unleash her anger on an innocent child?
Sabrina didnt know why Kira hated her so much. It was as if Sabrina had committed an unforgivable offense.
Was it merely because Sabrina hailed from a humble background and, in Kiras eyes, didnt deserve Tyrone?
Then why had Kira adopted Jennie, who came from a similar circumstance?
Tyrone had a strong desire to adopt Jennie. But Sabrina was hesitant, torn between her own desires and her respect for Kiras role in Jennies life. They couldnt just take Jennie away from Kira, no matter how strong their desire to do so. Besides, they had only spent one month with the girl, and there was no guarantee that Jennie would want to stay with them.