For the longest while, Bella lay awake in bed, propped up on her elbow, gazing at Nathan’s still body. It wasn’t that she couldn’t sleep. Rehab had helped her find that calmness in her mind again, and as long as she continued to take her medication, that calmness remained. But she’d missed Nathan with all her heart. During the day, even when he smiled at her, she could see the sadness and the fear lingering in his eyes. Tonight in his sleep, he’d tossed off the sheets and his skin ws damp with sweat due to the warm temperatures outside. The windows were opened, blowing comforting breezes into the room. Nathan couldn’t look any more worry-free than he did in that moment with the moonlight cast against his skin.
Earlier, Bella had taken time to watch the girls and Ralphie while they slept as well. The kids seemed to have grown a lot while Bella was away. It made her wonder if she had been gone longer than just a few months. There was so much time to make up for, and honestly, she wondered if she could ever make up for the lost time. It was great to be home, though part of her felt as if she didn’t quite fit in as she used to. It wasn’t really that anything had changed; in fact, nothing had changed. Ithemba was still flourishing just as it had been before she was admitted to rehab. The intern programme was going wonderfully, the animals were thriving, and the staff seemed rather happy. Bella pushed away the thoughts that told her she wasn’t needed, but now she wondered again if her happy little family would be better off if she’d stayed away. At least it meant they were safe from any potential relapses. “Sleep…” Bella barely registered the sleepy voice as Nathan’s before his arm pulled her close. His eyes were still closed, but he was undoubtedly aware that she was awake. Bella didn’t protest. She just cuddled up against him and closed her eyes as well. She wondered, she hoped, she even maybe prayed, that things between them would return to normal. For now, it was a slow work in progress. For now, she would listen to Nathan and just sleep.
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