15 - Lanees
The late talk with Matthew about their son gave Lanees the final blow; after a long day filled with emotions, she tumbled into bed, falling asleep right away and waking up in the morning with a severe headache.
No wonder, considering the mess I’m in.
She walked down the corridor to Robert’s room. The door was ajar, allowing her to see through the gap. Her son’s body lay at a weird angle with duvet and sheets entangled all around his limbs, as usual. The sight brought a smile to her face. No matter what happened, her heart filled with joy whenever she saw him. And no matter how much he grew up every day, he would always be her little boy.
She tiptoed in and nudged him awake. Robert whined, trying to untangle himself from the mess of sheets. She helped him out.
‘Good morning
