76 : The Snowman's Heart

VERENA

Elijah lifts his gaze at me. “Can I stay?” There’s that longing in his eyes that I can’t miss.

A heavy sigh leaves my lips. “Alright.” It's true that I am angry at Elijah. But I can’t let that get in between him and Ezra. “He can stay.”

Ezra beams with happiness. “Yay.” His voice is still a little hoarse, but he looks much better.

I slowly feed him and once he’s fed, I wipe his mouth with the wet tissue. Ezra has a sad look on his face as he asks, “Mommy, when will we go back home?”

My heart clenches at his words. He has no idea of the silver marks on his face, no idea what he went through. I ruffle his head while plastering a smile on my face. “Soon, sweetie.” I assure him, but it all depends on his condition. I can only pray right now for him to get better so the hospital releases him.

Ezra nods while laying down on the bed. I tuck him under the sheets. “I don’t like sleeping here.” He pouts. My heart breaks on seeing him so sad.

“How about I tell you a bedtime story?” Elijah