As Chester left, Gavin sensed something was off. It was late, yet Daniel hadn't returned home.
Evelyn shot Gavin a meaningful look and suggested, "Why don't you take Susan upstairs for a bit?"
Gavin nodded, smiled, and picked up Susan. "Time to play with Daddy, Susan."
Susan was thrilled to have her dad play with her for a change and wrapped her arms around Gavin's neck, giggling with joy.
Watching them, Evelyn felt a wave of nostalgia. Daniel used to play with her like that. But thoughts of the present made her sigh.
"Mom, are you really okay with Gavin staying here?" Evelyn asked.
Samantha was busy inspecting the cosmetics Chester had brought without looking up. "Do you think I'm that fickle? He's staying here; I'm not going back on my word... Wow, these are real. This set costs ov
