Elissa nodded in affirmation.

Leyla remembered the time she accidentally killed a bird her grandfather cherished. That day, she had thought about running away to avoid punishment. Would she never be able to return home if she left that day? Then it was better to stay inside. What if she got lost and couldn't find her way back?

They continued talking for quite some time.

After Jarvis had his fill, he hiccupped. "Is he going to sleep now?" the little girl whispered.

Holding his son, Raphael replied softly, "Yes, babies usually sleep most of the day."