Chapter 12 I LOVE YOU BABY ANNIE

"I promise to you, Baby Annie. This time, I will take care of your mommy and I will never leave her anymore. No matter what." He hugged the picture frame and while saying, " I love you, Baby Annie," repeatedly. He is saying this until he falls asleep with the frame inside his arms. He doesn't know how to start his promise but only one thing he knows, he will do whatever he needs to do to take care of Mary Ann. John woke up because of the sound of the car outside of the house. He slowly opened his eyes with his body bent over the bed. He didn't have a blanket to cover his body. His hands were still on his chest and he is still holding the frame where his daughter's photo is. He stared at it and began to speak again like he did last night. "Good morning, baby Annie." He said to the photo and smiled. "Don't worry, baby. This time, I will take good care of your mother and I will not leave her anymore. Daddy promised that to you. I wil