Lila on the other hand, had my late mother’s soft peaceful hazel eyes and sun-coloured hair which seemed to glow in the light. Her hair keeps growing longer by the day which has made me give her the nickname Rapunzel – after her favourite cartoon character. She loved to play with it and would often scatter the strands all over her face after it had been freshly styled.

“You know I love you very much right?” Liam said, causing me to look at him. My cheeks grew red hot with smiles as I beamed.

“I know my darling,”

“More than anything in this world,” he pressed on, causing me to...