Chapter 315 I Really Really Like You (2/2)

Jack gazed at her face, affectionately. He

than two days, almost killed Beryl.

That one experience was enough to last Emily a lifetime of horrors. From then on, she paid extra attention in taking care of Beryl. Emily made sure she left nothing to chance.

Seeing her daughter playing in the sun brought back her worst nightmare. Although, the setting sun was hardly a risk, she still wasn't brave enough to take any risks when it came to Beryl.

”You are different. Being in the sun will make you sick. Beryl, stop being naughty! Listen to mommy! Or Mommy's going to be worried!” ordered Emily.

Emily hardly spoke about such grave matters with her daughter. Suddenly, the tears started welling up in Beryl's round eyes. The next second, she cried out, ”You are always keeping me away from having fun! Why? Why, mommy? Why can't I go out? I don't even have a friend. I just want to play in the sun. Why? Why can't I? I don't want to live in darkness! I love how warm the sunlight makes me feel! Why, mom? Why can't I...”

In the end, her words came in short gasps, as she started crying. Soon her words became incoherent and inarticulate.

The sight of Beryl's tear-soaked face pierced Emily's heart with a thousand needles. Hugging her tightly in her arms, Emily comforted her, ”Beryl, it's all mommy's fault. I am sorry. I am sorry I wasn't able to give you a healthy body...”

Beryl was supposed to be as lively and vibrant as her peers. Like all the other normal kids, she wanted to go to school; to play and frolic with her little mates every day; to run freely on the grass fields under the sun...

Unfortunately, Beryl wasn't fit to do any of those things. She could only sit in a dark place, and watch enviously as the other kids played in broad daylight...

Beryl longed for the outside world.