Chapter 111

Becky worried that Abby was sick after sitting down on the floor beside her and observing the young child in silence. Becky noticed that Abby didn't seem like her normal, upbeat self and leaned over to brush her bangs off her forehead to check her temperature, but her skin didn't feel warm. "Fairy Floss, are you okay?" she inquired. The young girl shrugged, without taking her eyes off her doll. Are you feeling ill? Becky frowned, caressed Abby's face, and lifted her chin to look into her eyes, but Abby continued to shake her head and avoid looking at Becky. "What's happening?" With a groan, Abby lifted her head away from Becky's clutches. Her question, "Do you think mummy will come back?" crushed Becky's heart. Becky gently remarked, "She's been gone for a while. Do you remember when I took you to wave goodbye and she was on that really big ship?" "But, when her boat ride is over, will she come back then? Will she come and see me?" Abby said, nodding. Becky spoke the words, "How could