Grand Witch

Chapter Two Hundred-Twenty-Four – Grand Witch

(Damancas)

Darren stood in front of a building with a woven toy and a box of chips. He'd be picking Ella from school.

He felt guilty for leaving before, but he had almost no choice. Still, he knew she wouldn't easily forgive him.

She'd been abandoned a lot while growing up.

He knocked on the witch's home again, and waited for a reply. The door slowly opened and the little girl walked out with sunken shoulders, kicking a stone out.

She walked past him, keeping her head down.

Darren came in front of her and stooped down, he tried rubbing her head but she looked up revealing her teary face. His heart weakened and he stood up.

"I'm really sorry I left, but—"

"You promised!" she showed her pinky finger that was witness to his promise. "You said you'd take me back."