CHAPTER 70

"Come here, Abe. Let me tie your shoe," Mikayla called to the boy that was running at an alarming speed around her living room.

A few weeks ago, she'd had to baby proof her apartment to keep Abe from hurting himself.

It felt like he'd taken on a new burst of energy suddenly.

He was always running or wanting to play or something or the other.

It left her exhausted. Happy, but exhausted. It meant he was acclimatizing well to his new life with her.

Abe was also doing well at school. He'd made tons of friends.

In fact, one of those friends had invited him to a birthday party and that was where they were going.

He came whooshing over, flying his arms like an airplane.

Mikayla ducked her head just in time to avoid him hitting her in the face. "Careful, Abe. You almost hit me."

"Sorry, Mik!" He said and stood still. Mikayla moved quickly, putting on his shoes and tying them up as quickly as she could.

There was no telling how long he'd stand still for. "Done," she declared, dusting her