When I opened my eyes the next morning, the sun was already high up in the sky. I could not even recall how long we did it last night. I just felt sore all over.
I was grumbling internally. I thought he agreed to take care of me?
Yet, I could not even get a good night’s sleep every night.
I stretched and got up to massage my shoulders before going to the living room. I then saw that Theo had already prepared breakfast and was about to head out.
Munchkin was sitting at the dining table and eating bread while watching the discovery channel.
The sight right before me, along with this
house that Theo disliked because of its extremely small space, made me feel like we were just a small and ordinary family.
"Mommy, you slept in again," Munchkin looked at me and complained.
I glared at Theo who tossed me around all night, but his bright smile was unwavering. "Mommy just loves sleeping right now, so let her get more rest."
I continued glaring at him.
He was the one who did not let me rest.
Even Munchkin gave me peace of mind, but he would make me restless each night.
Theo rubbed Munchkin's hair and walked next to me. "I have some things to take care of, so I may come back late. If I'm not back by dinner time, you and Munchkin should eat first."
I nodded and straightened out his suit for him. "Don't come back if it's too late. Just rest over there.”
He pushed my baby hair behind my ear." No. No matter how late it is, I'll still come back."
His words put my mind at ease. "Then, I'll wait for you to come back for dinner," I replied.
He lowered his head and kissed me on the lips before heading out the door.
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