Tessa’s POV
I drove to the mall, and the parking lot was packed with cars. But Sophie's excitement was infectious, and I couldn't help but smile as she looked out the window. "Are you ready to meet Grandpa Roland?" I asked in a high-pitched voice, pinching her cheeks. She giggled and nodded, her eyes wide with anticipation. I pulled into a parking spot and unbuckled her seat belt, holding her hand as we got out of the car.
I looked around and was surprised to see that the sun was shining brightly, the sky clear and blue. The rain had stopped and it was as if it had never happened. I held my hand up to shield my eyes from the sun, cursing myself for forgetting to bring a hat. "It's really hot," I said, feeling a bit silly. "Should we get ice cream first?"
She squealed with delight, and
