Chapter 179 Asher

• I sat once more at the side of Bailey’s bed. Eden had left to go to collect the children so she could sort them for bed. It was already getting late, and I imagined they would already be sleeping, but Eden was adamant she needed them home with her. Telling me she would not settle if they were not there. I think, given everything that has gone on today, I can understand that.
• I reached out and gently stroked back Bailey's dark curls. The curls she had tried so hard to hide for so long. I had no clue why. She looked amazing with them. “Come on beautiful.” I whispered, feeling silly speaking to her, but having a desperate need to talk. “Please come back to me. You know I can’t do this on my own anymore, right?”
• I felt tears building in my eyes as I spoke, and I wondered if she did know. I think I had kept my emotions hidden from her… hell, I think I hid them from myself… or maybe had been in denial for so long. I gently took her hand in mine, stroking my thumb over her palm. “I mean it, Bai, this last day or so while you have been away I have felt like a part of me has been missing. And that part was you. I don’t think I had realized just how big this had become this quickly. You came into my life beautiful, and turned it upside down. I think I may have fought it, like the stubborn and crazy fool I am, but you coming into my life was the blessing I needed. I wouldn’t change it for the world now. Even if it means I have got to share my chocolate.” I smiled slightly, as I poured my heart out to her, totally unaware if she could hear me.