Chapter 14 She Is Scared of the Dark

"Melissa? Melissa!" Murray picked Melissa up and patted Melissa on the face. Murray said, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Melissa frowned and said, "It's so dark. Don't go. Don't go." Murray didn't know if Melissa was talking to him or talking to herself. Murray thought, She said it was dark? So she is scared of the dark. Murray's heart instantly softened. He suddenly remembered the little girl from before. In the darkness, the little girl shrank beside him with a pale face. For some reason, Murray felt tender and protective toward Melissa. Murray said gently, "Don't be afraid. It's okay. I'll take you home." After hearing what Murray said, Melissa did not tremble so much, but Melissa still kept muttering something. Murray could not hear what Melissa said clearly, and at that time, Murray was only anxious to take Melissa away. Murray comforted Melissa along the way,