Chapter80

"I– I thought you were dead. I'm sorry I stopped believing. I'm so sorry," she began to sob, breaking me into pieces. I hated seeing her cry or sad. "Don't cry, baby," I held her hands and pulled her towards me, "I'm alive and with you. Don't cry. Please."  I hugged her tight and kissed her forehead, calming her down. She held me back. After some minutes, she calmed down. "You're right," she sniffed and smiled sweetly at me, wiping her tears, "I should stop crying and live the present. Sheridan, you're with me now," she gave me a soft kiss. "Now tell me, how you changed identity. How you grew up. Tell me your plans. How will you get what's yours, back?" "It's easier than I thought," I started. I took my time and explained all what I'd accomplished so far. How I'd succeeded in gaining Sawyer's affection and Christina's trust. She was surprised. "But you should've told me all this! Why did you hide it from me?" she wondered. "Heather, I was afraid. They're still your family. C