A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 546

Besides, he was the only one in sight. Vivian did not identify any other allies in the crowd. Everyone, however, was shaken by the sight of the gun. No one dared make a false move in his presence.

Vivian was unable to locate Larry in her brief scan of the present crowd. She let out a small sigh of temporary relief. Little Pumpkin should still be in the cabin then, Vivian concluded. Hopefully, none of the pirates have managed to find him!

Vivian turned to Hunter and gestured at the deck, indicating that they could sneakily access the cabins through it.

Hunter understood. He flanked Vivian from the outside to shield her as they made their way in. Their hearts beating wildly, Hunter and Vivian finally arrived at the cabins. They'd managed to successfully evade the pirate's shifting eyes.

The moment she pushed open the door, Vivian darted in to search for Larry. He was nowhere to be found. As her search grew increasingly futile, Vivian became distraught.

"Little Pumpkin, are you here?" Vivian cried, already on the verge of weeping. All she had for solace was this single thought that she repeated to herself over and over again. Little Pumpkin's a clever little guy! He'll be all right!

But she couldn't shake the nagging fact that no matter how intelligent Larry was, he was still only five years old. Vivian couldn't help herself. Tears came and flowed uncontrollably. "Little Pumpkin! Are you in here? Answer Mommy, please!" Vivian cried in desperation.

"Mommy, I'm here!" Just as Vivian was about to collapse from sheer grief, Larry's voice piped out from the closet.

Delirious with joy, Vivian rushed over. Larry was indeed curled up inside, looking up at Vivian with joy.

"Are you all right, Little Pumpkin?" Vivian asked anxiously, scooping him up into her arms. She examined him closely all over to check for signs of possible harm.

"I'm fine, Mommy! Why did you come back only now?" Larry asked.

After his joy at seeing his mother had faded somewhat, Larry felt slightly indignant at having been left behind. Tears welled up in his eyes. It had been so scary being left all alone just now!

Vivian's heart ached for her child. She squeezed him in a tight hug and babbled, "I'm sorry Little Pumpkin! It's all Mommy's fault; Mommy shouldn't have left you all alone just now."