Darlene's mind was still filled with the scene of Avery lifting Cade up in his arms. She had imagined that scene countless times in the past.
She thought that if she saw it again that day, she would not be touched anymore.
After all, those fantasies and hopes had long been worn away many years ago, and she hadn't thought about those unrealistic things for a long time.
But at that moment, she had really seen it, and her heart still rippled uncontrollably.
It wasn't until Cade came to her side, shook her arm, and talked pleasantly to her that she came back to her senses.
Cade raised his head and looked at her expectantly. Carefully, he asked again, "Mommy, can you let Daddy stay for just one night?"