I frantically searched for her silhouette in the crowd, stumbling and twisting my ankle in the commotion. A sharp pain radiated from my ankle.
But I couldn't care less, I just looked around desperately, my heart pounding and fingertips ice cold.
Ignoring the searing pain in my foot, I quickly stood up and scanned left and right, searching for any sign of the little girl.
"Mommy."
A slightly guilty voice called out.
I whirled around, my tense emotions instantly crumbling, eyes stinging: "Where did you go? Didn't Mommy say not to let go of my hand? If there's a next time—"
"The uncle brought me here."
Serenity obediently admitted her mistake, then pointed her little hand behind her.
I followed her gaze, my movements freezing.
Everett stood among the crowd, walking against the light.
His suit was impeccably tailored, his figure tall and straight, strikingly handsome.
His leg had healed.
He walked over slowly. I composed myself and said coolly:
"Thank—"
"Your foot."