Chapter 28

Angelica crouched down and wiped away the tears in the corners of Skye's eyes. Her voice softened. "It's okay. Once I've had it fixed, I'll give it to you, alright?" Skye sniffed and stared tearfully at her. Dominic spoke. "He wants to know if it really can be fixed." Angelica was surprised. How had he managed to know what Skye wanted? It had to be a father-and-son thing. Angelica ruffled Skye's hair. "I promise that I'll get it fixed." Skye's eyes crinkled into a smile. He leaned over shyly and gave Angelica's cheek a quick peck. His face was as red as a tomato. Angelica's heart melted. If only she had a son like Skye! Unfortunately… Angelica forced herself to suppress the chaotic thoughts that were filling her mind. She stood up again, still a little afraid of looking straight at Dominic. After considering it for a moment, she asked, "Dominic, are you going to take Skye away right now?" Skye seemed to understand what she had said. He had been a few inches away from her, but h