CHAPTER NINE

Henry stared at the little boy as tears flowed down his cheeks. He gently wiped it off with his handkerchief. He placed his hands on the little boy’s hair.

“What’s your name?” He asked the little boy.

The little boy stared at home without saying a word. He asked for the second time: “What’s your name? Little boy. ”

The little boy continued staring at him.

“Is he deaf and dumb?” Henry thought.

He asked once again;

“You can be comfortable around me. I won't hurt you, I'm your uncle. Okay?” Henry smiled.

The little boy stared at him and smiled gently.

“You smile? Why don't you talk?” Henry asked but got no reply either.

The little boy’s smile made him cheer up. He can talk whenever he wants but at least he understands what he says.

“I will take you home. Okay? No one's gonna hurt you again. Okay? You're safe with me.”

The little boy nodded his head.

Henry smiled. He was rest assured. He took the little boy to his home. He doesn't want Mrs. Cavil and her family, to