The Impervious Courier

Chapter 52.

"Hiii." Cory walked towards her and squated. His face was covered with a smile.

The little girl looked quite cute and innocent. When Cory thought of what those thugs had done to her, it broke his heart into pieces. He could never forgive them.

"Cory? Is that you?" Mara asked, pushing her outstretched arms through the air to feel Cory.

Cory moved closer until her hand touched him. When she felt his cheek with her palm, she started sobbing.

"Aw. Do not cry. Don't cry. You are safe now." Cory promised, pulling her into his broad chest. He hugged warmly.

She wrapped her little arms around his neck, not wanting to let go of him. Cory didn't pull away. He had neglected her for too long. He didn't have any right to leave her again, let alone deny her the warm moments.

"Forget about everything that has happened to you. No harm will come to you ever again. I will make sure of it. No one would dare stand in your presence for too long, let alone reach out to touch a strand of your hair. I