ASTRID's POV

Lisa was fast asleep on the couch while I stood outside the balcony staring at the street lights and families walking their patients. 

I turned around and stared at Mateo on the bed. He looked so small and helpless. 

'I wonder what it is about your past that got you into a situation like this, Mateo.'

I said softly to myself. I stared at Lisa and she was snoring hard, must be so tired I guessed. 

I sat next to Mateo and tried not to touch him.

I leaned forward towards his head ...