Time passed quickly, and Amelia Clarke had been discharged from the hospital for a week. The little ones were now ten days old.
Amelia's daily routine mostly revolved around nursing her sons, resting, eating, and taking short strolls upstairs or downstairs.
Owen Moreland was strict in enforcing the rules of her confinement period—she wasn't allowed to go out, nor to use the computer, phone, television, or anything else that could strain her eyes. Even reading books was limited to an hour a day, divided into two sessions. Fortunately, Amelia was naturally quiet and reserved; when bored, she would take naps or have long chats over the phone with Viola Harris or Colin Williams.
Colin knew about her giving birth and was eager to buy tickets to come north. Amelia persuaded her to wait until the baby's full moon celebration, which would not only be livelier but also allow Amelia to go out with her.
