33. Adeline
ADELINE “Here.” I handed him the popcorn. His tiny hands clutched the bowl like he was grabbing the weight of the world. The moment I sat down I took it from his already shaking hands. Once again the house was quiet but it’s the last time I would have to be stuck in the house all day. Damian gave me the clear already. It was safe to return to school and weirdly I was more excited than scared. Finally. Johnny, the little rascal, took the chance and curled like a puppy by my side. I shook my head but let him. It was barely past noon and we were having a SpongeBob marathon. Maybe it was my way of bribing him for the past few days, maybe it wasn’t. I stroked his hair as we watched in silence. He was like his father in a lot of ways. He liked what he liked. Enjoyed silence and was a fr
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