Only Him - 35. Watching Over Wren

Lisa's POV

"It's okay, princess." Alex murmurs, "Everything is gonna be okay."

"Are you going to leave me too, Daddy?" Wren whimpers, burying her face deeper into his chest.

"Of course not, Princess." he sighs, "Of course not."

"I never want you to leave me, daddy." she answers, sniffling.

"I won't. I promise you, I won't. I will always be here for you." Alex promises, wiping her cheeks free of tears.

"You have to leave now. Don't you daddy?" Wren cries, tightening her hold on his neck.

"Only for a little while, baby." Alex whispers, "I'll be back soon. I will leave you with Uncle Simon."

"No!" I screech, stepping forward.

"What? Why?" Alex asks, furrowing his eyebrows.

"U-Um...I-I'll take her. You should just let Simon have fun." I stutter.

"Lisa, you're coming with me and I can't take her where we're going. You know that." Alex sighs, running his hand through his hair.

"No, it's fine Alex. I d