Seeing Calliope cry sorrowfully stirred another layer of uneasiness within Leslie. She was glad to watch how patiently Calix tried to persuade the little girl but, she also wished to do the same.
As Leslie braced herself to stand up, Director Li suddenly approached her. Neither Calix nor Calliope noticed the older lady's action as they were more preoccupied with each other.
Director Li placed one hand on the right side of Leslie's waist while the other held the latter's left arm.
"Mrs. Xu, do you wanna go there? To them?" asked Director Li gently as she supported Leslie to stand, "Let me help you."
"Yes," Leslie nodded once. Smiling gratefully, she said, "Thank you... for helping me, Director Li..."
Leslie knew she could ask Director Li for the wheelchair but, she opted for walking instead. She wanted to sit on the couch next to Calliope, hoping to give the little one a reassuring embrace to express her overflowing affection.
