Chapter 43. Davion Starts Walking

"She looks just like you," said Davion, beaming at Sofia. "Angelic and gorgeous," he whispered, as he admired his newborn baby girl. The overwhelming love that she saw in his eyes had her mesmerized. The pain and trauma of childbirth started to take a toll upon her body and she struggled to stay awake and watch her husband and baby bond with one another.

"But she has your eyes," whispered Sofia, tired and her eyes closing from exhaustion. The nurses took away Celestine, and Davion stroked Sofia's forehead and planted a kiss.

"Are you okay, baby?" he asked, looking worried. Sofia nodded as sleep started blocking her senses.

"I'll see you in your room. I'm waiting outside, okay?" He whispered tenderly. Sofia nodded as the doctor and nurses tended to her. Soon they transferred her to her room and Davion came over to check up on her.

"I love you for being so strong. Rest now. I'll come back later," He said tenderly stroking her head. Her parents too came to see h