Her body language did not change; neither did her physical position face to face, just staring back at me. I wondered if she had heard me or not, but just as I thought this, she released a joyful smile that eased my worries. She slowly released her grip on my hand and patted my head gently. As she began to take her hand off my head, I brought the small child in front of me into a warm embrace. I wish it could be explained the feelings that Lea brought me when she smiled due to my actions. She really could hear me, and she trusted me. I had only known her for a few days, yet the feelings of compassion that had been built up from then, could feel like I had known her all my life.

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