In the bedroom, Bach Khue held her young daughter close as a fierce storm raged outside with heavy rain, strong winds, and thunder. She gently comforted her daughter, saying, "An Nhien, close your eyes and sleep soundly. Mommy will lie beside you to protect you." An Nhien snuggled into her mother's embrace, inhaling the unique scent only her mother possessed, and asked, "Mommy! Where is my daddy? My teacher at school said all the children in the world have both a mommy and a daddy, but I don't have a daddy..." Bach Khue's heart ached. She tightened her arms around An Nhien and sighed, unable to answer her daughter's question.