I listened to Simon's breathing and my heart slowly calmed down. Then I gradually got sleepy.Suddenly, the mattress shook, and my sleepiness completely dissipated. The hideous face of my foster father suddenly appeared behind my eyes.I was so terrified that I reached forward grasping at air until I felt a pair of warm hands, and those hands held mine."Well, so you're not asleep."It was Simon's voice. I opened my eyes and saw Simon standing by my bed.I said, feeling a little shaky, "I'm still a little scared. My foster father had never been a good father. I was afraid of being alone."Simon touched my head and lay down beside me. He gently grabbed my shoulder and made me face him."Then I won't leave. How about we chat?" Simon suggested, and I nodded."Mia, can you tell me about yourself?" He put his arm around my shoulders. Then he patted my back gently, as if he was comforting a child.Simon was polite. His attitude made me believe that there was no malice in his question."My li
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