Chapter 85

Ciara Waking up without Jonathan beside me on the bed felt rather strange. Knowing fully well that he went to work, I didn't understand why I was still clingy towards Jonathan. "Goodmorning, mom" Alena groggily says, beside me on the bed. I still couldn't get used to her calling me 'Mom'. Placing a soft kiss on her head, I respond. "Goodmorning, did you sleep well?." Rubbing her eyes, she sits upright. "I can't really say. I'm glad I got accepted into the police academy but dad's not home yet, is he?" Patting her head, I tried to brighten up her mood. "No, he's not but don't be sad about it. I'm sure he'll be back before we know i-" "Alena!" A familiar voice calls, approaching the bedroom. Jonathan?. "Dad!" Alena screams when Jonathan's tall figure appeared infront of us. She jumps out of the bed into Jonathan's arms. "I missed you" Her cracked voice admits. "Did you now?" Jonathan places a soft kiss on Alena's forehead. "I kept on thinking about you every second too, sweetie. I missed