The two children seemed to be more attached to Cristofer than Estelle, cuddling up to him like koalas. Seeing this, Estelle grew concerned and whispered, “Be careful. Don’t touch Dad’s arm; it’s injured.”

But Cristofer seemed unbothered by his injury, cherishing the moment when his children sought his attention. He sat on the sofa, chatting and playing with them. Even when Yohan and Yvonne used his clothes as drawing boards, he watched them with a fond smile.

Estelle, utterly drained ...