Every day on Amelia' s way to work, she had to pass a slum(贫民窟). Though she was a social worker, she 1 paid much attention to it.
This changed when she met a boy named Jack. Jack knew that she was the head of social services, and was sure she could help.
He reached out his hand to touch her, and said, " Can you help me? I' m looking hard for my 2 . "
His hands were so cold that Amelia could not help holding them. She said, " What' s up? " " My mum is sick and too weak to 3 . Her birthday is coming. I know my father' s coming back would be the best present. We really love him, and need him. "
" So what' s his name? What does he do? " Amelia asked.
He said, " I' ve no idea. My mama said he had left us before I was two years old. "
Amelia was deeply 4 and said, " Take me to your home, son. "
He led her to a small house. Looking around, there was nothing in it except for a small bed. A woman was sitting on it and as soon as Amelia saw her, she knew her life near its 5 . She said to Amelia, " Please find a home for my son. Please don' t leave him alone in the world. "
With tears running from her eyes, Amelia took her hand and said, " I will take care of him and love him as my own son. " 6 , since her husband and she had no children, they had been wanting a child for a long time.
Ever since Amelia took Jack into her home, life is full of joy and laughter. She got the best present in return for her kindness.
