Chapter 18

AUTHOR Chapter 18 XANDER Julia turning to me: why are you crying? I turn to her father who was pleading with me before putting me at the same height as her: it's because I'm sad my darling Julia wiping away my tears: Did dad make you sad? Me: no no not at all my dear Julia: what makes you sad then? Me taking a deep breath before answering her: I'm sad because I have to give you some time, mom needs me I was so ashamed to lie to her brazenly looking her in the face but I have no other solution at the risk of breaking her heart Julia: So you're leaving me too, right? did I misbehave? Me pained for her: no no not at all my dear, it has nothing to do with you, you are the best little girl in the world, you have done nothing wrong Julia: So why do I feel like you're not coming back? Me: no honey I'll be back soon, my mum needs me, I have to go take care of her for a while and I'll be back Julia jumping into my arms crying: don't go, please don't leave me Me trying to hold bac