Chapter 36. Under His Shadow

As I faced the harsh realities of living on the streets, the ever-changing sky became my haven. I had to continually transfer sites owing to the unsafe neighborhoods I found myself in, whether it was blistering hot or bone-chilling cold.

Regardless of where I went, he always seemed to find me. His presence was a constant source of comfort, like a familiar perfume in the air that surrounded me. Even though he was concealed from my view, I could sense him nearby, looking over me like a guardian angel.

His delicate touch on my hand functioned as a soothing salve during my darkest hours of illness, and the lovely kiss he bestowed on my forehead during early mornings in deep slumber consoled me. His warm hands on my shoulders were a source of strength and loyalty, a priceless blessing in my troubled life.

Life began to alter in my favor when I moved to safer neighborhoods. I no longer had to suffer the shivering of cold or the embarrassment of stealing food. He cared fo