Chapter 7 - Sophie And Caleb Finally Run Into Their Father
Evan turned away from Vanessa, ignoring her frantic screaming as he knelt down on the marble tiles before his children.
“Daddy?” seven-year-old Sophie whispered, her big blue eyes searching his face for any sign of the angry monster she feared.
“I’m right here, sweet girl; Daddy is never going away again,” Evan said, his voice breaking with raw emotion.
Little Caleb dropped his torn brown rabbit on the floor and threw his tiny arms around Evan’s neck.
Evan scooped both children into his strong arms, burying his face in Sophie’s dark-blond hair as tears finally spilled over.
“Are you still going to send me away?” Caleb asked softly into his father’s shoulder, his voice trembling with fear.
“Nobody is ever sending you away, buddy; anyone who tries has to answer directly to me,” Evan promised fiercely.
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Grace stood nearby, watching the touching reunion with a gentle smile of relief on her tired face.
The terrace was dead silent except for the quiet, healing sobs of two children finally safe in their father’s arms.
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