I left without telling Alex what happened; I had to breathe. I had to stop to gather strength to face all that was about to come.
Getting Kenzo back to me was not the important thing now; I needed to save him and ensure his safety to give him the life he deserved.
"Mommy!" Kenza mumbled from her sleep, her eyes fluttering open.
She reached out for me, her small hand searching for mine. I gently held her hand and whispered, "I'm here, sweetheart. What is it?"
"Are you crying?" she asked, her voice filled with concern. I wiped away a stray tear and smiled at her reassuringly.
"No, my love, mommy's just a little tired. Go back to sleep; everything is okay," I whispered softly. Kenza nodded sleepily and closed her eyes, finding comfort in my presence. As I watched her drift back to slee
