Orphanage (3)

Suzie took a step back as Shelby nodded at her, "Thank you, Suzie."

Shelby turned her attention back to the children who had crowded around them.

She smiled. "Of course, I brought the gifts. They are just right over there and behind you. I know you already saw them." Shelby bent down and ran her index finger across the nose of the little girl who had asked.

The girl giggled.

"Madam Ruby will hand it to you later." then she turned to all of them,

"Yes, I kept my promise and came back. I always do, don't I?"

"YES! YOU DO!" the children shouted.

Shelby went on her knees and hugged a couple of them.

"I am so proud that you stayed good!"

"I-"

Shelby stayed in that position and patiently answered all the eager questions from the small voices thrown at her, her smile never faltering.

Suzie and Ruby watched on in the back.

"Miss is really good with them!" Suzie sighed while Ruby nodded.