Going back

Five years has passed since Elliana ran away from home, looking back at her decision, she was glad that she took it. She had deeply broken her family's heart and she was scared that Leo would know the truth about her pregnancy so she decided to run far away from them all, living quietly like she never existed.

"Mama, mama look I've got a teddy" The melodious voice of her pretty four years old daughter interrupted her thoughts.

"Oh wow, such a nice teddy you've got" Elliana responded to Leah her daughter.

As Elliana finished reading to her daughter Leah, she suddenly sat up and announced that she was thirsty. Elliana sighed, knowing that this meant their bedtime routine was about to get extended by at least half an hour. "I'll get you some water," Elliana said, giving her a kiss on the forehead.

"Thank you, mommy," Leah replied, her big brown eyes looking up at her mother. "You're the best mommy in the world."

Elliana smiled, despite her exhaustion. "Thank you, sweetie, you're pretty