Chapter 6 - Lily Slowly Learns To Trust Daniel Inside The Hospital
Inside hospital room 312, the morning light began filtering through the blinds, casting pale stripes across the bed.
Lily stirred beneath the sterile white cotton sheets, her good arm immediately searching for the infant bassinet.
Maddie was still sleeping peacefully, breathing with the steady rhythm of a child finally safe from harm.
Lily blinked her eyes open and saw Daniel sitting quietly in the corner chair, watching her without moving.
He didn't try to stand up or rush toward her with false cheerfulness that children always distrusted.
“You’re still here,” Lily whispered, her voice raspy from a long night of restless sleep.
“I told you I wasn't going anywhere, Lily,” Daniel replied softly, keeping his hands visible on his knees.
May you like
Lily pulled the blanket up higher around her shoulders, studying his tired face with intense, solemn curiosity.
---
Related Stories
