Ana paused. Her eyes widened and she looked around. The sister bowed her head as if she was embarrassed.
Ana hugged the little child. She was emotional, yes! But more than that, she could not stare into those innocent eyes and lie.
She did not say a word as if there was nothing she could think of consoling a child without telling her a lie.
"Would it be better if I read a story for you instead?" She asked softly as if she was afraid that the child would be hurt if she raised her voice.
"Mm, I love fairytales." many kids had gathered around her. They all held the toys she had brought for them.
They all nodded their heads when their eyes met her.
"Alright! Then there is a story." she nodded and carried the girl near the fireplace. They all circled around her and she smiled.
"Once there was a princess who fell in love with a princess. The prince did not like her but they still got married.