Chapter 3 That night , Harold got up for water . Suddenly , he heard a noise from Sherry's room . 3.56 % E 5 vouchers He stopped . Then he pushed the door open and went into her room . He slowly lifted the covers and saw Sherry curling up on the bed , holding Scarlett's urn , tears soaking her face . But she covered her mouth with one hand , staying quiet . Seeing him , Sherry gasped in fear , jumped up , and stared nervously . " Sorry , Dad . " Harold frowned , " Why are you sorry ? " Sherry whispered , " Because I cried and bothered you . " " How is that bothering ? " Harold had seen his nephews cry - mouths wide open , screaming loud enough to shake the house , super annoying . But Sherry cried silently , covering her mouth . This realization made Harold feel weirdly uneasy . He blamed Scarlett for raising Sherry to be such a shy kid . He was annoyed , but seeing Sherry sleeping while holding Scarlett's urn , he held his tongue and asked , " Why are you crying ? " Sherry studied his face quietly . Seeing he wasn't mad , she whispered , " I miss Mom ." Harold didn't know how to handle kids . He said sternly , " Stop thinking . Go to sleep . " He thought that would stop her tears . To his shock , Sherry's lips shook , tears poured down , and she covered her mouth even tighter . Harold sighed , " What'll make you stop ? " Sherry sniffled , " Dad , will you stay with me ? " Harold thought she was faking it .. Harold could make kids in Southerelle freeze up . His name alone silenced rooms . Even his nephew bowed to him . And now she wanted him to stay . She was quite bold . Sherry looked up . Her eyes , still wet from crying , sparkled with hope and fear . Somehow , her tear - stained face made him soften . Harold bit his tongue . " Just once ," he said coldly . She was the kid he'd found . He'd stay this time , but that was it . Sherry's face lit up . She scooted over , making tons of room . When he lay down , her eyes turned into tiny half - moons . She watched him closely , her little hand inching toward him . Harold frowned . He still hated being close to others . If she asked for a hug , he'd shove her away . As his frown deepened , Sherry grabbed the edge of his shirt . Just a tiny piece , but to her , it felt like holding a handful of stars . A happy smile spread across her face , and she fell asleep fast . She slept so still . Harold stared at her for an hour and didn't see her move an inch . Curled up small and skinny , she looked like a kitten . It was kinda sad . Harold looked away and fell asleep without realizing it . 1/3 02:01 Mon , Sep 8 GGG Chapter 3 ***** -56 % - 5 vouchers Early the next morning , before Harold even opened his eyes , he felt someone staring . His eyes snapped open , still cold . Looking down , he saw a pair of big eyes . Sherry grinned when she saw him awake . " Good morning , Dad ! " Harold paused , and then remembered he'd found the kid yesterday . He glanced at Sherry ; her little hand still held his shirt . She hadn't moved closer , keeping the same distance as before bed . She was well - behaved and that made him relieved . He nodded softly and sat up . Sherry jumped up quickly , not wanting to bother him , and got dressed by herself . Seeing that she was pretty independent , Harold felt even happier . Zeina heard the noise and looked up . She saw Harold walking out of Sherry's room , with Sherry following him like a little shadow . He didn't shoo her away . Zeina's eyes lit up , and she smiled , thinking , ' Good , he is finally stepping up . ' Sherry greeted everyone sweetly , one by one . Her little voice made everyone feel warm inside . Zeina noticed Sherry still held Scarlett's urn and thought for a second . " Sweetie , does your mom have anything else ? " The ashes needed burying , and keeping something to remember Scarlett would be nice . Sherry's eyes brightened . She glanced at Zeina , saw her gentle look , and took a deep breath . " Yeah , everything's at our old house , " she said quietly . " Grandma , can I go get it ? " Then she held her breath , eyes wide , scared Zeina would think she was a bother and leave her . Zeina saw Sherry's worry and nodded . Sherry let out a huge sigh , which just made everyone feel worse . Zeina turned to Harold . " You go with her . " Harold scowled . But seeing Sherry holding her breath , like she'd pass out if he didn't say yes , he chuckled . " Fine . " Sherry's face lit up . " Thanks , Dad ! You're the best . " Everyone at the table couldn't help but laugh . Harold was notorious for a reason and yet Sherry thought he was a good man . Harold kept a straight face . He thought , ' Kids always know the truth . I have always said I am nice , but no one believes me . Everyone rolled their eyes at Harold . After eating , Sherry left with Harold . Sherry used to live in a rough part of town . It was loud , dirty , and full of trash . The streets were uneven , and sketchy people were everywhere . Harold , dressed super sharp , looked totally out of place . " This is it , " Sherry said , stopping in front of a beat - up house . As she reached the third floor , Sherry heard a loud voice and something flying . A skirt landed right at her feet . 273 02:01 Mon , Sep 8 GGG . Chapter 3 56 % 5 vouchers Her face fell . She ran up the stairs . Seeing her mom's stuff scattered everywhere , she snapped , " Stop messing with my mom's things ! " The guy was the landlord , Tommy Grant . He was a fat guy with a greasy belly and a rough face . He sneered when he saw Sherry , " Well , look who's back - the little brat . " His voice was full of hate . " Your mom died in my house , and I haven't even asked for money yet . You dare come back ? Fine . Whatever that bitch owed me , you'll pay . " Sherry didn't care when he called her a brat . But when he called Scarlett a bitch , she lost her temper . She charged at him like a bullet , shoving him hard , her eyes burning with anger . " Don't talk about my mom like that ! " Sherry knew that her mother wasn't a bitch ; Tommy was the shameless one . He had tried to touch Scarlett ; Scarlett pushed him away , so he called her names . He was the bad guy . Seeing Sherry shove him , Tommy's eyes flared with rage . He kicked at her . " Little brat , hitting me ? I'll kill you ! " Sherry froze as the big foot swung at her . She closed her eyes , waiting for the pain . But before it hit , a long leg shot out and kicked Tommy away . Harold's cold voice echoed in the hall as he kicked the nearly 200 - pound Tommy . His face was fierce , his voice deadly . " I bet you dare hit my daughter . " 3/3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!