Her gentle assurance

As soon as Micheal and his children arrived in their room, the first thing he did was sit them down, his expression serious yet kind. He wanted to check in on their feelings, to ensure they were comfortable and understood the gravity of everything that had transpired. “How are you two holding up?” he asked gently, searching their eyes for any hint of unease.

Jack was the first to respond, throwing his arms around Micheal’s neck with all the affection his little heart could muster. “We’re fine, Daddy. We’re really happy.”

Lily quickly joined in, squeezing Micheal tightly, her small arms wrapped around him. “We’re the happiest we’ve ever been,” she echoed, smiling up at him. The warmth and sincerity in their voices filled Micheal with relief. Despite the many changes they’d gone through, his children’s happiness remained intact, and their affection for Yvonne was clear.

Micheal held them close, savoring the moment. He knew he had to have a difficult conversation with Yvonne about their