Chapter 42

GRACIE

I drove the car to a stop right in front of our porch, I helped Hazel unclasp her seatbelt before climbing down from my side.

It was always my daily routine to pick her up from daycare after my part time job at the daycare, Shawn pick her up sometimes for me though, but that happened only when I’m overly busy.

We walked back into our little apartment hand in hand, she immediately sniffed twice like a little puppy before running her way upstairs as fast as her little feet could carry her.

“Slow down or you’ll fall down” I called out, making my way upstairs right after her.

“Uncle Shawn came by? I can have my room?” she voiced out expectantly.

“He sure did” I replied unable to keep the smile tugging on my lips.

“Yay! I wanna see mommy please open the door!” she breath out excitedly pounding at the door.

“It was supposed to be a surprise for your birthday, no you’ll just have to wait”

Her lips transformed into a little pout a