The bedroom was quiet for a few seconds
Scarlett's fingers remained wrapped around Tia's tiny hand while Tyler's slow and even breathing filled the room
The wind outside brushed gently against the windows and somewhere downstairs the large clock clicked with cruel precision as every second mattered now
Tia's sleepy question lingered in the air
"When I wake up tomorrow, will you kiss me good morning?"
Scarlett thought about the question again as her throat tightened
She had gone through the trials of the scandal against the world and the threat from the directors at Maguire Industries, but nothing had prepared her for one little girl asking such an innocent question
She forced herself to smile
"Of course, I will always kiss you good morning", Scarlett finally said quietly
Tia seemed satisfied with the answer as her tiny fingers relaxed in Scarlett's hand as she finally fell asleep
