Chapter 18
Author: Mary A
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Leonard peeped through the window of the ward and watched Emma stroking his daughter's hair while reading her a bedtime story. It warmed his heart greatly and he couldn't help but wonder if things would have been different if he had met this sister.

He saw her lips move when she was staring at him and he realized that she was staring at him.

Emma giggled softly when she saw Leonard standing at the door watching them. A little blush crept up her face which she prayed simmered down before she could talk to her.

"I don't think you know how amazing you are when you do these things." He muttered and she shook her head at his words. He cast a glance at his daughter who lay on the bed smiling weakly at him.

"Daddy, I've missed you." She whispered and Leonard felt his hard heart break at the sight of his daughter still in pain. It was evident in her eyes but his relief was that she was conscious.

"I missed you too, darling. I'm happy you're back."

Emma rose and excused the duo to have thei
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