#Chapter361Unconditional LoveLakinPatience has never been my strong suit. I prefer to use my fists to get my point across. But, of course, now I would have to garnish some with Mia.Her speech had improved, and so did her motor skills, but she had developed an innocence about her. She looked at t
#Chapter362Taking it slowLakinI got dressed, left to pick up Mia, then got out of the car, walked up to the door, and knocked. Michael answered and nodded as I walked through the doorway.I climbed the stairs to Mia’s bedroom. I knocked and heard her say, “Come in.”I turned the handle, walking i
#Chapter363An explanationMajorI went to explain things to Nash before Luna did. I checked the bakery. He was there, thank God. And so were his brothers. Shit.I went inside and over to him as he was setting up a display case.“Hey, Nash,” I said as he stopped, and so did his brothers. “I mean, ca
#Chapter364Returning to schoolLakinWe returned to school, and they made adjustments for Mia. She needed special attention to help her with her schoolwork. She could still do the work but needed guidance, which Michael took care of for her.I showed her around to ease her mind. I didn’t want her s
#Chapter365Prove itLunaSchool started, and I decided to get on with my life. I attended my first class. Then, after class, I got a coffee. I stood at the counter, trying to decide what I wanted. “The lady would like a vanilla cappuccino. I’ll take regular coffee.”The barista nodded, and I turne
#Chapter366Surprising newsLakinMichael and I took Mia to a neurologist appointment. Neurologists deal with the intricate parts of the brain. When it gets damaged, they work with someone who has a disorder or develops a medical condition.He examined her, asked questions, and looked at the cat sca
#Chapter367Ice cream always makes you feel betterLunaI walked with Major to this ice cream parlor in town. I was still iffy with him because I didn’t want to get my hopes up, only to have them dashed again.We walked into the place and ordered ice cream, then found a seat at a table. As we sat th
#Chapter368Calm downLunaI came out of the bathroom after showering to remove the glue that was ice cream from me. As I brushed my hair, I picked up my phone to see about ten messages waiting for me. I opened them up to see they were from Major. Some made me laugh, some made me smile, and some mad