Gael stayed up all night on New Year's Eve. He kept watch over Ansley.
When the little girl woke up on New Year's Day, the first thing she saw was a fluffy teddy bear beside her pillow. It was her favorite toy, which she had mentioned to her dad several times.
Ansley picked it up and hugged it tightly. She was unwilling to let go. Her dad had been there. After a while, she noticed Gael sitting by the bed. His eyes were reddened as if he hadn't slept all night. On top of that, his hair was