Chapter 19. A Secret Passage?

"Mommy, when is Daddy coming back?" Rose softly asked, rubbing her lovely little eyes while Mila put powder on her back.

"Daddy will be home soon. It will only be another week." Mila answered. She put the bottle of powder down on the desk and helped Rose get dressed for bed.

"But still, that's a long time." Rose pouted her pinkish lips. Mila sighed and tapped her on the cheek to make her feel better.

"It's not that long, sweetie. You just have to sleep seven more nights, and when you wake up, Daddy will already be here."

Rose said as she climbed onto her bed. She looked up at the ceiling of her bedroom, where there were tiny stars that lit up when the lights were off.

"I'm just sad when Daddy's not around," Rose mumbled, but Mila heard what she said. She pressed her lips together and sat at the end of the bed.

"I know, but your Daddy has to work, and he's also doing i