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Sophia was dead to the world when Micha woke up with a start. He listened to make sure no one was in the house like a few nights before. There was nothing there. He didn’t know why he was awake but he just settled himself into the bed with her tiny frame next to his. Her head on his chest and the slight weight of it was making him feel better just knowing she was there.

Micha knew this was what he was missing in his life. Everything was right here. He had to make this work any way he could. The company had become somewhat boring and predictable. He knew he could run it without ever really lifting a finger but he had enjoyed moving through the ranks to get to where he was now. He had money for the first time he didn’t care about that. There were other things he wanted to do that were more important.

He ran his fingers through her hair and relished in the thought of trying something new. It was because of her. He should have known