Chapter: 1186

"No, it's bedtime now. You both need to sleep early tonight. I have to keep an eye on your mommy. I'm worried about her being alone in the room."

“Okay.”

Jonathan usually enjoyed putting the children to bed himself whenever possible.

But tonight was different. His concern for Bethany was too great, so after tucking the children in and ensuring they were snug under their quilts, he left their room.

He cautiously opened the door to the guest bedroom. The dim light from the night lamp cast long shadows across the room.