Chapter 95. Replica

Eliana

Safe. That was something I had longed to feel again, and finally, I was. My happiness wasn’t exactly complete since I had to be separated from the man I loved, and as the days went by, my desire to be next to him only increased.

“Are you sure about this?” Susie stared at me with a long face, her brows drawn together.

“Yes, Susie. It kills me to be apart from Scott. I miss Dad, but it’s been five days.” Five days had passed and we still didn’t know when he would be back in Houston.

“I understand… You’ll be home for the holidays anyway.” Her voice was calm, but her eyes were dull. She didn’t want me to go, not yet.

I realized I was the child she never had. For her, this was the moment her daughter left home. She had every right to be a little sad. Wrapping my arms around her, I kissed her hair. “I love you, Susie. You’re the best mama in the world!”

She choked out a small laugh. It was more of a sob than laughter. “Oh, sweetie… I love