“GOOD REASON”

"I can accompany you there if you want," Mia said softly.

"Do you think that's a good idea?" Nathaniel asked her.

"Yes, definitely. If you manage to get her picture, at least we'll know where to start looking for your sister," she replied.

"So, meaning to say you are willing to help me?" the young man clarified, briefly turning to look at her.

At that moment, Nathaniel precisely stopped the car in front of the gate of their large house. As it was already late afternoon, they spotted Nanny Ising sweeping the front yard.

"Yes, of course. It's just a small way for me to repay all the kindness you and Nanny Ising have shown me and my baby," she said, smiling as she unbuckled her seat belt.

Nathaniel's face brightened as he looked at her. Then his hand moved, gently tapping her cheek.

"Alright, let's discuss that later. I need to ask Aunt Ising first about the shelter," he added, preemptively getting out of the car to open the door for her.

*****

"I still remember that shelter. Why did you