Jasmine Yale stood still on the spot, at a loss for what to do.
The expression on her face was complicated, and her feelings were even more so.
She couldn't explain the confusion she felt, like a foggy mist enveloping her heart, squeezing her until she could hardly breathe.
She remained flabbergasted for a long time.
Chale Cheney, however, desperate to see Elder Cheney, wriggled out of Jasmine Yale's arms, rushing straight towards Sylvan Cheney!
There was great anticipation in the little one's eyes!
But he looked at Sylvan Cheney with deep sadness.
What's wrong with daddy? What's wrong? What's wrong?
He wobbled forward with his tiny legs and threw himself into Sylvan Cheney's arms.
"Daddy!" Chale Cheney hugged Sylvan Cheney's waist with his chubby little hands, nestling his little head against Sylvan Cheney's chest, "Daddy, don't you love me anymore? What's wrong daddy? Where have you been, Daddy? Why didn't you celebrate the New Year with me?"
