Chapter 38

Months passed by, and without realizing it, we arrived at the changing of the seasons. It was now raining outside. The dark sky loomed over us, but it did not cast a shadow to dampen our moods.

This is a special day for our family.

At last, the construction of new school buildings and the hospital expansion is completed.

Alaric had been too busy lately and barely had time for relaxation. At night, he would help me tend to Cirala because the baby’s routine changed, and he would be awake from midnight to dawn.

When I told him I would watch Cirala so he could go to sleep, he told me gently that those moments watching me for me are the only times he gets to bond with our son. Most of the time, he was out doing so many tasks.

Cirala is growing up fast. I want to be there every step of the way, he said to end our argument about who needed to rest and tend to Cirala at night.

So what more can this momma do? I let them bond while I catch some precious zzz.

“Are you ready?” Alaric