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"We helped the kid settle into an orphanage. You can rest assured that he will be okay there." the policeman in charge of looking for the kid's little brother says on the other line.

I sigh in relief. To be honest, my sleepless nights are dominated by worry over this child that I don't know. But then again, it's my fault his brother died. I know what I'm doing now is not enough to make up for it. But I have to at least try.

"Would you like to visit him?" the officer is saying.

I hesitate at that. Can I visit the little boy? The truth is, I don't know. The guilt is growing each day and I'm not sure if I can handle it.

"Sorry, um...let me think about that. Then, I'll call again. Is that okay?" I tell the officer, biting the insides of my fingernails.

She hangs up and turns to Ari, who is beside her. The latter has invited her to the movies for the weekend.