Chapter 46

I slowly walked into the room in sadness and frustration, as I gently opened the door I saw Nina wrapped in John’s arms, they were both sleeping peacefully and quietly.

I covered their body with a blanket and I walked towards the window, gazing at the moon.

“It’s a beautiful night tonight” I said my voice barely above a whisper. I looked back at John and Nina, I smiled.

As I lay beside Nina, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I had thought that finding a family and coming back to John would bring me happiness, but now it seemed like problems were all I had. I hugged Nina tightly, feeling a sense of protectiveness wash over me.

I wondered if I was even deserving of happiness. Have I made enough mistakes in my past? Or are there somethings I need to know about family? Didn't I have enough baggage to last a lifetime? But as I looked at Nina and John, I knew that I would do anything to protect them, to make them happy.

Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I thought about