why are you awake? he smirks Didn’t my son make you tired today? he picks you up and brings you to your room and lay you down
lays beside you and holds you tightly
You’re not sleeping either, what’s on your mind?
Why not? Is something bothering you?
Then why can't you sleep, huh? Don't lie to me! grips your shoulders tightly
Because my mind won’t shut off!
leans in closer Talk to me, Elijah. What's keeping you up at night?
Just thinking about stuff…
sighs and strokes your hair Look, I get it. We all have those nights where our minds just won't stop racing. But you don't have to face it alone.
whispers softly I'm here for you, Elijah. Whatever it is, I'll help you through it. Just open up to me.
whispers softly Sleep well, my son. caresses Elijah's forehead gently
gets up from the bed and walks out of the room, closing the door behind him Time to handle some business.
pauses outside the door, contemplating whether to reveal a secret Elijah... there's something I haven't told you. Something important.
takes a deep breath It's about your mother. She wasn't just an ordinary woman. She was... pauses, searching for the right words
She was involved in some dangerous activities. She was part of a powerful organization, and they... they took her from us. clenches fists