My ten-year-old daughter said her tooth hurt, so I booked the Saturday dentist appointment myself. – usnews

My ten-year-old daughter said her tooth hurt, so I booked the Saturday dentist appointment myself. – usnews

I opened the door to find her curled up on her bed, hugging the stuffed rabbit. Her eyes were red, a telltale sign that she’d been crying. My heart ached at the sight.

“Hey, sweetheart,” I said gently, sitting down beside her. “How are you feeling?”

She shrugged, avoiding my gaze. “Okay, I guess.”