It shocked Tyler to see Tulip in the middle of the bed, sobbing silently. He quickly went to her and wrapped his arms around her shaking body.
“Baby, why are you crying? Is everything okay? You are worrying me, Tulip?” Tyler said as he rocked her in his arms.
“I’m sorry,” she said as she pulled away from him and wiped her tears with the back of her hand.
“No need for sorry, but why were you crying?” Tyler asked, taking both of her hands in his.
“I just miss mom and dad. We everything going downhill, it feels like nothing is slipping away from my hand like sand,” Tulip said and looked at her hands that Tyler was holding.
“Hey, Tulip. Everything will be fine. Your pa is back home and only 10 days left for your 18th birthday. Everythings going to be just fine. Don’t worry so much,”
