When love turns to ashes
June sat by her side, holding her daughter’s hand tightly, her tears dripping silently onto the sheets.
Xander’s heart clenched painfully. He wanted to storm into the room, hug them both, and scream out his decision. But instead, he leaned his forehead against the cold glass, whispering to himself, “Don’t worry, baby girl. Daddy’s here now. And I’ll give you everything even if it’s my last breath.”