Chapter 1
I closed the book and rubbed my eyes. I spent the entire evening in my library, reading. It was the weekend, and my colleagues wanted me to hang out with them, but I couldn't bear to leave my Wren all by herself alone in this house, especially since I could tell she had not been doing well mentally. She has been having nightmares and panic attacks more frequently.
so I decided to stay inside the house just in case something happened. I didn't want to suffocate her, so I let her stay in her room. But it looks like she's still completely engrossed in that school project of hers, even on the weekend. At least she knows Dad is home. Poor baby. Being my daughter must be exhausting. Everyone expects her to be the best student because she's the principal's daughter. The truth is, I care more about Wren's well-being than anything else. I left the library to see if she needed help. I walked upstairs to her bedroom. When I opened the door, her room was a little messy, and there were papers all over her study desk, the floor, and some on her bed. But she was sleeping peacefully. I got closer to her bed, moving her hair away from her face. She has a habit of sucking on things, especially her fingers. Her oral fixation didn't go away when she grew up. I smiled as I took her finger out of her pretty mouth. It was red and decorated with bite marks, so I gave it a little massage until they went away.
"Sleep tight, princess," I whispered as I planted a kiss on her forehead.
Placed my glasses on the nightstand next to my bed and closed my eyes, but it looked like sleep wouldn't come to me that night either. My treasure doesn't know how much I worry about her. She's the only one I have. People keep urging me to get married again, but all my love and time is for Wren. Even with women throwing themselves at me. Even when I had fun with female teachers and even students. I couldn't for the life of me feel anything for any of them.
I have to tell my daughter's therapist about her increasing nightmares.
The sound of someone opening my room door slowly, trying not to make a sound, made me open my eyes
Wren: Daddy
Her voice was shaky and frail
I lift my head to look at her. "Yes, baby. Did you have nightmares again?"
Wren nods. It was dim, but I could see the sparkling tears running down her pretty face
"Come here, baby. Daddy will protect you from those nightmares. "
She rested her head on my chest as I tightly held her in my arms. "You're safe with me, baby. You can sleep with Daddy every night from now on if you want, " I whispered as I stroked her hair. without thinking, she started putting her finger in her mouth. I guess she will not let go of this childish habit
"You're gonna hurt your finger, baby. Take it out. "
Wren pulls her finger out of her mouth
"You're gonna become a beautiful adult woman soon. Only babies suck their fingers. " I chuckled
Wren looked embarrassed, then she lifted her head to make eye contact with me: Daddy, do you think I'm immature for my age?
I smiled "Yes baby. But I think you're adorable. Now please go back to sleep, princess" as I kissed her forehead
Wren is smiling: good night, Daddy.
She placed her head on my chest and closed her eyes as the sound of my heartbeats reassured her she was not alone. It seemed like she was only able to sleep well when she was with me. And as for me, I slept peacefully, as well.
