A few days later, the front yard of Nathan’s grand house looked lively. A black car stopped in the driveway, and from it stepped Tamara together with Damian. As soon as the door opened, the cheerful voices of the children filled the air.

“Daddy!” Olivia, Delya, Katty, and Alva shouted almost in unison.

They ran to Damian, all trying to hug their father at once. Damian staggered a little as their small bodies rushed him together, but he laughed warmly.

“Careful, sweethearts. ...