CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Shad leaned over on his elbow and kissed Osana’s hand. “You’ve got to worry about yourself or you’ll never be happy.”
“I haven’t been happy since Anthony died.” She closed her eyes to stop the tears. “I’m so grateful for you bringing me here today. It’s what I needed.”
Still holding the bottle, he propped it on the mattress. “You know what today is?”
“No,” she whispered.
“It’s my mom’s birthday.” He lay back and stared at the ceiling.
“I’m sorry.” She rubbed his arm. “I know you miss her.”
“I dread this day more than anything.” His eyes watered as sadness caused his voice to c***k.
“You were what, ten when she died, right?”
He nodded. “When it first happened, I kept wishing she’d walk back through the door.”
Osana held in tears.
“I still do that.” He stroked t
