The Heartbreak Prescription by Glazed Snow

My Dad Please Come 986

Chapter 986

Shaun carried Halsey to the bathroom, washed her gently, then brought her back to bed. Exhausted, Halsey curled up under the covers and was out like a light.

Shaun pinched her cheek playfully. “You can’t sleep yet, my lady.”

Halsey kept her eyes shut, mumbling a drowsy protest in a soft, sleep-slurred voice. “Shh… I’m so tired…”

Shaum ran his fingers through her damp hair. “Your hair’s still wet. Let me dry it for you.”

He grabbed the hairdryer and began carefully blowing her hair dry, his movements so light they didn’t wake her. Halsey only faintly registered the warmth of the air and the soothing drag of his fingers through her long strands as the moisture slowly vanished.

Once he was done, Shaun set the dryer aside and slipped into the shower himself. When he returned, he pulled back the covers and climbed into bed. Though this was technically his room, he hadn’t slept here since bringing Halsey back-he’d never held her in this bed before.

Now, with Halsey deep in sleep, he gathered her into his arms.

She nuzzled against him like an affectionate kitten, sighing as she settled into the crook of his shoulder. “Shaun…”

His lips curved. “I’m here.”

softer this time, she murmured,

punch to the chest. So many memories-sweet, unreachable moments from their youth. Back when he was Dwight,

to let go.

matter how

still remembered him as

pressed a kiss to her

Dwight, he would always be

breathing slow and even. Shaun held her close, his hand drifting down to rest on

in his home, in his arms,

been through, this

“Hey, little one. It’s me, your daddy.

if in response, the baby gave a

he had felt their child move, but the thrill never faded. He grinned, stroking

No more moving

baby seemed to listen,

around Halsey, wishing time would freeze-just for

he murmured before

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The next morning.