“Mommy?” Nova’s small voice snapped me out of my spiraling thoughts.
I looked at her gently as she was holding a piece of bread with both hands, her face glowing with happiness.
“You didn't take any bread.” She said innocently and placed the bread on my plate. “Here. It’s good.”
A real smile tugged at my lips despite everything. I gently caressed her head “Thank you, my sweet Nova.”
Her smile brightened and she went back on eating her food.
When I glanced up, I found Gideon watching me. His gaze was not the way he usually was, he looked at me directly, not even trying to hide that he was staring at me intently. I looked away from him not trying to feel uncomfortable and focused on the chatter of the children instead of his stare.
The dinner continued but for me the atmosphere was div
