Rachel, visibly angry, ignored Sophia’s smile and confronted Michael directly. “Dad, what do you mean by this?”

Michael, unfazed, introduced Sophia with great care, so much so that it was impossible to miss how much he cherished her.

“Rachel, this is Sophia.” Michael introduced Sophia to Rachel with great care, in a way that revealed just how much he cherished her, something that couldn’t go unnoticed.

If I could see it, Rachel could too. ...