C17 ABANDONED

I looked at Dera and saw her sad expression.

“Have you been staying here since?” I asked and Dera nodded.

“Yes, I have.” She said.

“You haven't gone home since?” I asked.

“Yes I haven't gone home since then, but my Mom came to visit me two days last week,” Dera said.

I smiled and looked at her.

“My Mom promised to visit twice a week until I get better,” Dera said and moved her head