Michael’s POV Morning crept in gently, like fingers peeling back the edges of a soft, gray blanket. Henry's tiny body was curled beneath the worn motel blanket, his face pressed into my side, mouth slightly parted as he snored in that soft, almost melodic way only little kids could. My heart ached.Yesterday had been a mess. Between Fernando’s mouth, the arguments in the car, and the emotional toll on Henry, I had expected the boy to cry himself to sleep. But he hadn’t. I reached out, brushing a small curl off his forehead.“Michael…” he mumbled sleepily, his little fingers gripping my shirt.“I’m here,” I whispered.He blinked his eyes open—those same deep brown eyes that mirrored Fernando’s, but warmer.“Good morning!” he said brightly.“Morning, buddy.” I smiled. “Sleep okay?”“Yep! This bed is weird, but I had the best dreams. I dreamt we were riding dinosaurs.” He sat up, stretching his little arms toward the ceiling.“So,” I said, propping myself up on one elbow, “you still
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