A Sky of Our Own

Chapter 279. Gerald the Boot, For Real

LEO

We did general cleaning on a Saturday. Mum said Saturdays were for things that didn't need to be rushed.

She'd bought the stars weeks before. I found out by accident. I saw the box in her closet when I was looking for socks. I pretended not to see it. I wanted her to have the surprise, even though I already knew. That felt important. Letting her have it,