Joice climbed the stairs after Soraia had resolved what was needed and talked to him.
The day had been terrible.
It was already night, and he just wanted to erase today and move on to the next. He wasn't going back home; they would spend the night there. He wanted to take the opportunity to let the camp feel her and the baby.
The dark sky and the silence inside the house helped.
Joice opened the bedroom door and saw Melina on the bed. She had her hand over her belly, as if protecting the baby. Melina hadn't even noticed time passing and sleep coming on. She needed that nap and to close her eyes and forget.
Her heart was calmer because of her hair, but she was still scared by the not-so-nice situation she had been through. It was terrifying to think about.
Joice approached and sat dow
