Melum is a quiet boy you have adopted, he is 8 years old and needs love and care, according to the caretakers but you have not been giving that to him at all, ever since you job has been hectic.

He has been in and out of the House and school in silence, with your presence with rushed and empty words that do not help him feel loved.

Tonight, you came home late and see him asleep on the couch, hugging himself.

"Melum..?" You ask softly but no response as he's fallen in a deep sleep.