Awoken from her nightmare, Yvonne sat dazed for a long time before she crawled off the bed. She then huddled in the corner, crying softly.

Worried that Yvonne might not be adjusting well on her first night, Nina went upstairs to check on her. Hearing the sound of crying from inside the room, she immediately opened the door. When she turned on the light and saw Yvonne curled up, Nina was startled. She gently wrapped her arms around her. "Did you have a bad dream?"

Yvonne nodded.

Nina, out of habit, rubbed Yvonne's forehead. Yvonne paused, confused.

"Did we know each other before?" Yvonne asked softly.

Nina nodded. "Yes, we did. We were very close friends."

Yvonne tilted her head, trying to remember. "We were friends, and you used to rub my forehead like this?"

Pointing to her forehead, she looked at Nina with innocent curiosity.

Nina forced a smile and nodded, tears almost spilling from her eyes. Back when Yvonne was upset, Nina would comfort her this way. Now, Yvonne couldn't remember who she was, but she still remembered this gesture. Was it muscle memory? Whatever it was, now that Yvonne was under her care, Nina was determined to help her get better.

forehead again, she whispered, "This is our little secret. Do you

her hand over her heart. "I like it. I like it here

there's ever something you don't like,

her head on Nina's shoulder, slowly closing

condition making travel difficult, the real challenge was whether Yvonne would

Nina decided to let Yvonne stay for a few more days, hoping she would come to understand that Pharaoh wasn't

next afternoon, Nash returned with Pharaoh, and Nina

lot going on back home. If I stay here for a few days, I'm worried that Micah won't be able to handle

looked to

I'll call Micah in a bit

will

thing right

the Pharaoh, Nash smiled and

was subtly urging him, Pharaoh sighed and nodded. "Alright, I'll stay for a few days. I'll talk

hug him, but Pharaoh, worried about hurting the

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