"Okay."
Ava Kent nodded, casually placing her phone on the desk. She opened her arms, asking for a hug, "We haven't seen each other all day. Forget about not getting a kiss, you didn't even give me a hug."
Seeing her clingy manner, Julius Goodman smiled helplessly and drew the soft and tender girl into his arms.
His heart suddenly felt content.
No matter what happens in the future, at least for now, she belongs to him.
After planting a kiss on her forehead, he said, "Remember to call me if anything comes up. I promise to always keep my phone charged, not on silent, so I won't miss your call again."
"Mm."
Ava Kent nodded. She loved how he always remembered what she said and constantly reassured her with his actions that she mattered to him.
*
The next evening, before leaving, Ava Kent specifically helped Jennifer Von dress up, seeing the happy smile on her face, but feeling very heavy-hearted.
She hoped her mom would be strong enough not to be crushed by this setback.
