Chapter 5: You are beautiful
Chapter 5
"Ah!"
Katherine woke up clutching her stomach, her body trembling from the nightmare—what had happened years ago—drenched in sweat as she opened her mouth, trying to catch her breath. Her pillows were damp with tears.
"I’m okay," she whispered to herself. "I’m safe."
She wiped her damp face, massaging her temples. Her head throbbed from a hangover and the vivid memories she thought she’d buried.
She thought she had moved on, but just seeing him yesterday pulled on the deepest memories of her being thrown out.
She felt bile rushing up her throat and stood up groggily, walking to the bathroom.
"It was just a dream."
After having a quick shower, she saw her children were already awake, playing, and she felt a smile stretch on her lips.
Just looking at both of them, Katherine felt all she had passed through to get these little buds really was worth it.
"Morning, buds," she called out, walking to them and ruffling their hair.