But what if he doesn't?” The boy asked, his eyes widened in fear. “What if you are just making false promises to me just because you are feeling deeply sorry for me…?”

Aunt Elsie's eyes widened in shock at his choice of reply. “What do you mean, Herzl?” The surprise and shock she felt was evident in her voice, Herzl had managed to take her unannounced. “Why would you say such a thing?”

“Because I'm afraid he might not come back to me again.” Herzl uttered truthfully, but ...