That night, I stayed up. Lily slept against my chest. When Ryan came in, surprise flickered across his face—I rarely stayed awake anymore.
“We need to talk,” I said softly. “I followed you.”
He closed his eyes, shoulders sagging. “I didn’t want you to worry.”
“We’re a team,” I said, moving closer.
He looked at Lily, then at me. “I was so afraid of losing you both,” he whispered, touching her tiny hand.
“You don’t have to be afraid alone anymore.”Continue reading…
