2 // Day 24

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I watch apprehensively as Stephanie rocks Lola to sleep






It took two hours of my frantic efforts and Lola's piercing cries before I caved in and called







"She was just a little hungry," Stephanie says brightly







"I'd fed her," I snap back bitterly






Ignoring me, Stephanie kisses her forehead






"You're going to wake her up if you keep doing that" I say tired and defeated






She continues ignoring me and leaves the lounge







Stephanie comes back down and picks up her bag








"I've got work in five hours but feel free to call me anytime, okay Kay?"






Nodding my head I help her out and thank her






5:43





Upstairs, I go to her nursery and stare down at her as she breathes softly





I need to sleep





I don't






I just watch her






Half an hour later she begins to cry again






So do I

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