Elliot hummed in response and returned the phone to Layla.

"Did you have fun today?"

"Not really. Some of the children were abandoned because they are ill and some are healthy, but they were still abandoned. It feels horrible," Layla said gloomily. "Daddy, I didn't even know how lucky I have been."

"Layla, there are plenty of unlucky people, but also a lot of lucky people. None of that is your fault," said Elliot, consoling her patiently. "If you go further out to more remote areas, you will