Becoming an addict

“Dad… I'm completely fine…see” Jessy said as she tried to get up from bed. Unfortunately, Manuel didn't seem to want her to leave the damned bed. For two weeks, the man had done nothing but spoil her. It was rare to see her dad spend a week at home all day talking for two weeks.

“Sweets you need to eat more…we don't want you to fall sick”Manuel forced as he shoved her down the bed and fed her more soup. Jessy sighed as she sat on crossed legs and took a few pillows from the sides and placed them on her lap. Her dad was back to normal, just like the old times. So caring and loving. She was happy to have a father like him. Despite his busy schedule, he never neglected her.

“So how are you…dad, you don't look so well,” Jessy said after some time of silence between them. She had noticed the glimmer in his eyes had disappeared. He did things correctly, but not wholeheartedly. She understood the past events Valerie made him sad, especially when Valerie lost the baby. She was out of their li