Jade’s pov:
We were back in our wing, and I had just put Tyler to sleep in his crib, when I caught sight of Alex in a towel. He had just left the shower after a long day – might very well be the longest day he had ever had.
I watched the way he sat down, his shoulders slightly hunched, not breathing a word. I could feel the grief rolling off him in waves though he refused to show it. It wasn’t long before I got behind him and hugged him for dear life.
“I am so sorry, Alex,” I let out softly.
He inhaled deeply, as if he just refused to let it out, and then said simply, “Thanks, love.”
“No, you don’t understand, Alex,” I replied, shaking my head as tears gathered in my eyes. “I truly am sorry for what happened. It’s all because of me. We lost and had to bury so many people because
