Charlotte’s POV
The next morning, I felt marginally better about everything—or maybe it was just the way I woke to Nora jumping on the bed, making me smile, that made everything feel a little easier.
“Mommy!” Nora landed on her knees, nearly slamming me in the head in the process. “You’re finally awake!”
I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close, groaning with sleep. Nora giggled, morning breath hitting my face, and I blinked my eyes open to see her peering down at me like a cat when it wants breakfast. She didn’t seem fazed by last night at all.
The sound of the shower running in the bathroom indicated that Kieran was already up and getting ready for the day.
“Hey, munchkin,” I said, yawning as I sat up. “How did you sleep?”
Nora sat back on her knees and s
