The Night Before Christmas
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Lowering myself to her level, I held her shoulders gently and brushed a strand of hair from her face.
“No,” I said softly. “No, honey. You just had a nightmare. That’s all.”
She didn’t look convinced.
“Mummy has no reason to hurt Daddy,” I added quickly. “I’ll be back soon. And guess what? We’re spending Christmas here with Grandma and Uncle Elliot.”
Her face lit up instantly. “Yeah.”
“I’m just going to get a few things for Christmas,” I said. “I’ll be back.”
I turned away before she could ask anything else.