Really a Mom

Annie's POV

As I read the note, I nearly drop Jonas. She left the care of these precious babies to me. She also got hurt by him. Just like he hurt me. The man was sick. I just can't bring myself to be okay in all this. 

Tears build up in my eyes as I pass Jonas off to Jenny. I run, I run all the way outside and onto the sidewalk. When I get there, I let the tears flood my eyes and collapse onto the grass behind me. I find myself wrapped up in Jordan's arms.

"Annie, it's okay. He's fucking dead. He can't get to you. Never ever again."

I lean into his embrace. The man really is a lifesaver, but that's not what I'm crying about. I gave her motherhood on a silver platter. In her death she gave it back to me. She gave me my daughter and a son. I can't stop the tears from flowing even as I hear Lilly talking to Jenny.

"Why is momma crying?"

"Oh sweetie, I have no idea why she's crying. What I do know is that she could use a hug. Why don't we