Chapter 139

“But I was really sad when you were gone,” she said, gripping him tighter. “Everyone goes away from me.” Becky felt the stab of pain in her heart for a little girl who was caught up in an untenable situation. She saw the pain cross Barry’ face, and she went to him and put one hand on his back and one hand on Abby. “Not me,” she whispered into the girl’s ear. But she would one day, wouldn’t she? She couldn’t promise Abby that she wouldn’t leave, not when she was already making plans to do just that. “Do you think you can go back to bed now, sweetheart?” Barry asked, brushing the curls from Abby’s forehead. “Will you tuck me in?” she asked. “And read me a story?” He smiled down at her and nodded. “And will you be here when I wake up?” Becky’s heart melted at the big blue eyes that looked up into matching blue eyes. Abby didn’t ask for much, just to be loved by those who were supposed to love her anyway. She was so glad that Heather had sent them here to Barry; it was the best decision sh