Chapter 167

“Feel the grief, even if I’m hurting too. Then let’s keep moving forward. Life’s just too short—for real. A happy day or a sad day, you still only get one at a time. So why not look at the bright side? Don’t stare at the shadows behind you. Our baby... he wouldn’t want you drowning in guilt. He’s somewhere safe and peaceful, watching us. He’s saying he’s doing great, and he wants Mom and Dad to be okay too, to be together and happy.” His voice was so soft it was like warm sunlight cutting through the cold in her chest. That ache in her heart slowly faded. Yeah... she promised, didn’t she? She shouldn’t keep clinging to that pain. Since she made it out of that dark place, she had to focus on what was ahead. She owed her baby that peace of mind. “I won’t push anything. Let’s just sleep, I’ll hold you, that’s all,” he whispered, brushing a kiss on her forehead. “Who said you can’t touch me? I just thought maybe... you didn’t want me anymore,” she murmured, barely audible. Even without see