Chapter 23

Francisca's POV

After a few minutes with us just hugging and crying we hesitantly leave the comfortable embrace we were in.

As I take a step back to look up at my dad, his hands cup my cheeks and he just scans my face with tears in his eyes and a small, sad smile.

I smile back "hi" I say with my voice cracking and with wiping my tears from my face.

Dad chuckles "hi" he also says.

I smile at him and then he gestures for us to sit down.

I go to sit down on the couch I was sitting in before when Dad goes to sit down on the opposite one. However, he stops me and holds my hands gently and makes me sit next to him, and he pulls me closer to him so that my head is on his chest again, so it remains there. I feel him kiss my head and sigh.

I close my eyes just wanting to stay in this moment. Just in my dad's arms before we discuss what needs to be discussed. Just to have no worries for a little bit. Unfortunately, that only lasts a couple of minutes and then dad pulls away and looks me