*Valeria*

As soon as we entered our place, I choked back a sob as I pulled Rosie into my arms.

She, however, was unable to hold back, and her face buried into my shoulder as the sobs racked her body. My throat felt tight, but I kept it together.

I needed to be strong for her.

I shooshed and soothed, patting her back and stroking her hair, letting her get it all out now that we were in a safe space. As soon as she had gotten the sobs under control, I pulled back at ...