“You’re right. I should have known you better.”
“Yes.”
That single word seemed to hurt him more than an angry speech could have.
At that moment, Poppy reached toward him.
Adrian froze.
She extended one tiny hand.
“Daddy.”
He looked at me for permission.
I nodded.
He stepped forward slowly.
I carefully placed Poppy in his arms.
His hands were trembling.
For several seconds, they simply stared at each other.
Then she touched his cheek.
Adrian laughed softly through his tears.
“Hello, sweetheart.”
Poppy smiled.
I felt my own eyes
