Michael watched as Lucia hunkered down to Gloria's level and gave her a big hug. The once shy little child hugged her back tightly. They had somehow gotten close in the two hours they had spent together. That was the charm of Lucia. It was hard for anyone not to like her. If she was given a chance, she could teach the devil to love. He was sure of that.
She stood up and Ms Knight took the child's hand and drew her back. The child looked at Lucia as she clung to the bear she had received from her earlier in the day. He could see that Lucia was also reluctant to turn away from the child. He took her hand in his. She looked at him, and the shadows in her eyes faded as they softened with the love she had for him.
