Chapter: 972

Without hesitation, Linsey dropped to her knees, arms open, ready to catch the little body barreling toward her.

The instant Zenia collided with her, she pressed her face into Linsey's shoulder and broke into sobs, her cries fragile and aching. "Mommy..."

Hearing the voice tightened something in Linsey's chest, her throat thick with emotion she couldn't swallow.

Blinking fast, she fought the sting behind her eyes and lowered her head, gently cupping the back of Zenia's head with her palm. "You're safe now. Mommy's got you."

Linsey could not begin to imagine what Zenia had endured.