Chapter 27 A Helping Hand

• An older woman progressed, her eyes softening as she took in my raveled look. “Come nearer, baby,” she stated gently. “You’re secure right here.”
• The others murmured among themselves as she led me to the fireplace, helping me to sit down and presenting me a blanket. The warmth was a blessed relief, and I felt tears of gratitude welling up in my eyes.
• “Thank you,” I whispered, clutching the blanket tightly around me.