FALLING FOR THE FORBIDDEN STAR
“But just for a little while. He’s here for some work… and it’s really late, so he had to stay the night.”
Sofia didn’t say anything at first. Her head rested against Mia’s shoulder, quiet for a beat too long. Maybe because of her sleepy state. Mia thought.
Then Sofia whispered, “Mummy, can you sleep in my room tonight?”
That broke something inside Mia.
Tears prickled her eyes as she kissed Sofia’s hair and nodded. “Of course, baby. I’ll stay with you.”
Mia carried her back down the hall, laying her gently on the bed. As she pulled the blanket over her, Sofia’s wide, dark eyes blinked up at her. “I don’t like it when people are outside shouting, Mummy. I get scared.”
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