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chapter 16

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last update Last Updated: 2025-01-12 16:43:46

Shirley pov

After the doctor spoke to Jackson and I, I went to Dylan's room to check up on him and he was sleeping peacefully. I stared at his face very well and recollected the first day he saw me and how he rushed to me excitedly. Maybe he thought his mom had returned already.

I patted his head slowly while watching him sleep. After hearing everything the doctor said, I decided within myself that I’ll do anything and everything to make sure he gets over the horrible past that is haunting him.

I was about to get up from the bed when he held unto me very tight. “Don’t go mom.” He said to me with a sleepy voice. I couldn’t leave after hearing him say that to me. I don’t know why he always think I’m about to leave him, though I know that it’s as a result of PTSD but I really want him to trust me and know that I wouldn’t leave him just like that.

“I’m not going anywhere, I’m here with you.” I said to him a little above a whisper while rubbing his hands lovingly.

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