The transfer to the new room was seamless. Erick was amazed by how the hospital staff moved his body without discomfort. He smiled brightly at a new space, which was huge and brighter. "Now, this is more like it." "Uncle, it's time to start getting up," Shantelle ordered. "Have you passed gas yet?"
"Daddy, over there!" Lucas' eyes were wide open, his arms stretching to reach for the apple he found. He was sitting on top of Evan's shoulders, leaning closer to the tree. "Almost there, daddy. Move closer!" Lucas ordered. Evan blended with the tree leaves to give Lucas his chance to grab the a
"I don't know. You did not hurt me, but if you hurt mommy again, I will be mad," Lucas said, his arms crossed against his chest. "I won't hurt your mommy again. I have learned my lesson." Evan promised. "I love your mommy, and I love you, son." Evan saw how Lucas' eyes were watering. He called hi
Just who is this man pleading before her? Shantelle did not recognize him. In fact, his whole arrival and approach to everything had been a complete surprise to her. First, he told her he loved her and had gone around looking for her. Second, he did not retort over the fact that she had hidden Luc
Shantelle ultimately took a deep breath with her eyes shut. It appeared to Evan that she was bracing herself. When she opened her eyes, she clearly and slowly answered, "I don't. I don't, Evan. I don't love you anymore." There was not a hint of emotion in her tone. She wasn't angry or nervous. It
"Grandpa, let me help you get up," Lucas offered, guiding Erick to the dining table of their hotel suite. To Erick's other side, a nurse aide held Erick around his waist. "My sweet little boy," Erick remarked, caressing Lucas' head. "Thank you for taking care of grandpa." It had been three days s
"I am preparing food so my good doctor can give me proper advice," he responded. "Bon appétit." Shantelle further glowered at Evan, but her stomach grumbled again. He smiled. Her mouth twitched. Her stomach growled again. 'The hell!' Her stomach wasn't cooperating with her! She wound up eati
"Are you sure you are okay?" Shantelle asked as she lifted Evan's shirt from the back. There was a big red mark above his hip, suggesting blood had pooled in that area, forming a nasty bruise. Not only that, he had scratched his forehead, and he admitted to hurting his arm. "I'm fine. I protected