Savannah
The moment Xavier stepped through the door, Adelaide bolted toward him like a whirlwind.
“Daddy, Daddy, Daddy!” she screamed, her feet pounding the floor as she launched herself into his arms.
He caught her in a bear hug, laughing loud and deep as he lifted her off the ground and spun her around. He peppered her face with kisses, one after the other, until she was giggling and wriggling in his arms.
“What did you get me?” Adelaide asked, bouncing with excitement, her eyes wide and bright.
“You know I mustn’t get you gifts at every journey,” Xavier said, his voice light but firm. “You’ll end up a spoiled little girl.”
Adelaide pulled her head back slightly and gave him that sassy little head tilt, the one that always cracked us up. She didn’t have to say anything—just that l
