I don't know how long I held her like that, letting her cry it out and scream against my chest. Letting her soak me in her tears and pain, concealing my own grief to be stronger for her. She needed someone stronger. She needed a life preserve to keep her afloat.
I sighed as I brushed her hair to the side and kissed her forehead before leaving the bedroom to my study. I had just grabbed my decanter of brandy when Daniel appeared out of nowhere, scaring the s**t out of me.
"f**k, Daniel. What the hell?" I caught my breath and snatched up two glasses with my fingers to pour a couple of drinks.
"How are you?" Daniel nodded towards me.
"She's not doing- oh me. Shitty." I scoffed and slammed the decanter down. I brought the glass over to Daniel and held it out for him.
"Everything okay?" D
