Chapter 38

• *Bruno*
• I didn't know what went through Lucia's mind when she saw the kids. She thought I was holding them hostage and using them to work in a drug house. I wanted to laugh at what went through her mind. I hugged the childrens. Their warmth bathed me. Hugging these childrens was one of the things I loved doing best in this life. They were lovely kids. Lucia froze where she stood. She probably wasn't expecting them to come to hug me. She had misunderstood, and I understood perfectly. I counted the children, making sure all twelve were here with me.
• They were all here, but one person was still missing. I raised my head and searched around. I knew Tina did not like to be around the crowds at all times. She liked to be at the side, watching as other children got close to me. But I didn't want that. I wanted to be close to all of them. Especially Tina. She has been through a lot at a young age, and all I can do is draw her closer to me.