Richard walked very decisively down the steps. While Emma walked behind him. Emma's size, only about Richard's chest height, made her invisible in that position. Richard held back a laugh on his way to the living room. He knew Emma was very anxious to meet her father.
In Emma's mind, a General was a frightening figure. War, violence, loud voice. Emma was really weak with such strong people. That's why she didn't like Richard when they first met. But Emma only realized this after some time together. Behind his cold attitude, it turns out that Richard is very caring. Indeed, Richard was a woman's dream.
"Take my hand, Miss Emma," Richard coaxed. He knew she was scared. Richard wanted to try to calm this girl down. Emma's footsteps were so careful that it makes worried Richard. He was wor
