When they headed into Anabelle's room, Serena flung herself at the child, embracing her deeply and inhaling her sweet scent in relief. She'd been so worried about her. Anabelle clung back to her, her pudgy cheek pressed against Serena as she patted her on the back.
Flynn stayed in the doorway, his eyes taking in the scene, eyes narrowing as he glanced directly at the little girl, quickly smoothing his face when Serena turned his way.
"Come and meet Anabelle" she told him with a gesture, the little girl now sitting back and looking at Flynn with bewilderment.
He came closer and knelt beside the bed, a big smile on his face even as Serena felt Anabelle shrink back slightly. "Hi Anabelle" he said quietly as the little girl stared at him, not saying a word as Serena frowned. This was com
