James PoV
Harper walks down the hallway and stops in front of a closed door… Door number 342.
“Just… Please… Don’t talk.” She asks us as she puts her hand on the handle and closes her eyes, taking a deep breath.
When she opens her eyes, her entire demeanor is transformed. Gone the anger and resentment… Gone the sadness and guilt. There is a smile on her face, her eyes are shining, and her body is more relaxed.
She’s a good actress…
She opens the door, and as soon as she enters the room, she is pulled into a tight hug.
“Harper?! Oh my God, it is really you! I missed you!” the young woman hugging her exclaims.
“Missed you too, Lilian.” Harper replies.
“Harpey!!!” a young boy cheers.
“Jimmy! Look at you! You’re all grown up!” she smiles, running to his bedside and hugging him.
“Mum!
