Elena looked at Olivia’s cheerful face as she jumped up and down beside her. The school program was over, and the smile on her eldest daughter’s face made all the tiredness seem to evaporate.

Nathan walked quietly beside them, one hand holding the large teddy bear he had given Olivia.

“How about lunch?” Nathan said, glancing at Elena, who was still a little awkward after Olivia’s statement.

Elena smiled and pulled out her cell phone. “I’ll call Tamara first. Katty and Delya ...