Chapter 14 14 #I Own You

• I walked towards the hallway kitchen with Max, who was not awake in my apartment, feeling the weight of responsibility as I prepared to start the day with a young child in my care. Max looked up at me with sleepy eyes, and I couldn’t help but smile at his innocence and trust in me to guide him through the day ahead.
• “Good morning, Hailey...” Summer ran up to hug my leg, a smile on her face.
• “Good morning, baby,” I replied, ruffling her hair affectionately before turning my attention back to Max.