The storybook clapped lightly as Luca closed it. He then turned to the child next to him, sleeping soundly after a few pages into it. However, the worst thing about sitting next to her was that she would clutch her fingers on Luca's shirt as if not letting him leave her.
It was as if being haunted by the fact that she fell asleep and woke up in a place without her mother next to her anymore.
Luca stared at the sleeping child as he rubbed her hand, hoping for it to soften its grip so he could free himself. "It's okay, Rosanna. Your parents are watching you and protecting you…"
"Noah… my eyes burn…"
"Huh?" Luca put down the book and caressed her soft face. Rosanna then opened her eyes and started picking on the eyeball. He took hold of her hands and realized that she was wearing contact lenses. Sleeping with it on was bad for her eyes; luckily, she was awoken by the pain.
