Chapter 12

Chapter 12

After trying to calm her tears, she finally look up at me with tears-stained cheeks. Even a crying mess, she is still so damn pretty. I couldn’t just let her run away again. I use my thumbs to wipe the tears away. “Whatever it is, princess. You can truth me with it, baby, I promise,” I tell her then kiss her forehead. We just stand there in the parking lot of a small shopping complex holding each other when I finally feel her nod her head yes.

“Do you want to sit in my car or yours?” I ask taking a glance toward her car. I notice she has two car seat bases in the backseat. I wonder if she's been nannying in the time she’s been gone. My mind races with all the possibilities that could have driven her from us.

She clears her throat before speaking. “We can sit in yours,” she finally speaks a little stronger.

I nod, finally releasing her, and guide her to the back seat of my new Audi. We climb into the car and it's silent for a few minutes in the small confines of my backset