He Only Has Eyes For Her

Charlotte smiled warmly at the kids. She longed to touch them and hold them in her arms, but she knew Kira would not allow it. She removed something from her handbag. ‘I came to give you this.’ She set it down on the nightstand when Kira didn’t look up. ‘It’s a photo album of Austyn when he was a kid. I thought the twins might be interested.’ Kira showed no response. The smile on Charlotte’s face faded. ‘Good night.’ She turned around and left. The door clicked shut. Kira sat there for a long time. ‘Mummy, you are hurting me!’ Jennie cried out. Kira snapped out of her trance and loosened her grip on Jennie’s hand. ‘Sorry, honey, Mummy didn’t mean it.’ She rubbed Jennie’s hand. ‘I’m so sorry. Does it still hurt?’ ‘No.’ Jennie patted Kira’s hand. ‘I’m thirsty.’ ‘Do you want me to fetch you a glass of milk?’ ‘No. I can do it myself.’ Jennie slipped down from the bed and toddled out of the room. She had always been an active child and had trouble sitting still for a long time. Kira was abo