"Daddy!" Daisy wanted to shout, but Leonardo quickly signaled for her to remain quiet. “Shh, baby, please be quiet,” he urged gently.Daisy nodded in agreement, her excitement bubbling beneath the surface at the sight of him. Leonardo offered her a warm smile before leaning down to kiss her temples. Aware that time was of the essence, he swiftly stood up, moved around the chair, and began to untie her until she was finally freed.As soon as she was released, Daisy leaped up and rushed to wrap her arms around her father’s legs. “Daddy, I missed you!” she exclaimed, her small hands clinging tightly.Leonardo felt a sharp pang in his heart as he looked down at her. He knelt down and lifted her into his arms, cradling her close. “I’m so sorry, baby. I’m so sorry,” he said, filled with remorse, before embracing her tightly, a single tear of joy escaping down his cheek.They held each other for a brief moment until Leonardo was reminded that their time was running out. “How dare you!” a
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