Chapter 98

“What's your name?” I asked, watching as her gray eyes went wide as she tried to probably recall her name. It was funny to see the little girl bring her chubby fingers to her pouty lips and pat them like a thoughtful adult.

“I…my name is Lisa,” She responded but still looked confused like she wasn't really sure if that was the correct name.

“Lisa? Are you sure?” I asked with a cocked up brow, unable to hold back my smile.

She nodded, still looking unsure.

I sighed.

“Alright, Lisa, where did you get separated from your dad?”

She shook her head, eyes tearing up yet again. I patted her back in a panic, I loved kids but in that moment I realized I had no idea how to handle one.

“It's okay, it's okay…” I reassured her gently. “We'll find him, just try to remember where he was, hmm?”

She had that comical, thoutful look on her face again before finally, pointing in the direction she had walked out from.

“The ice cream…” She mumbled, “I want ice cream,”

“No, that's not what…”