Chapter 103

It’s been days now, and with every sunrise comes a stronger, more confident Valerie. She wakes before the sun, barely eats and then she is off to play with the water. Not that I am bitter.

I get to hold her as she snores all night long, watching her perfect face, measuring every single breath, and adding it to my list of favorite things she does. But, I am lonely. It’s different to miss someone wh