Chapter 99: The Waitress

Calla’s POV

The next morning, I felt marginally better about everything—or maybe it was just the way I woke to Cleo jumping on the bed, making me smile, that made everything feel a little easier.

“Mommy!” Cleo landed on her knees, nearly slamming me in the head in the process. “You’re finally awake!”

I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close, groaning with sleep. Cleo giggled, morning brea