That changed something in her expression, a faint smile appeared, small but genuine. "Four?" she repeated softly "That's a good age."
"It is," Daniel said. She looked at him fully now "Congratulations to him," she said. "And to you."
Daniel allowed a small smile. "Thank you, ma'am." There was a brief silence again, but this one felt lighter, less heavy than before.
Then Liana exhaled slowly and turned her gaze away, looking toward the open space of the church grounds. "He's lucky," she said quietly.
Daniel frowned slightly "Ma'am?"
"Your son," she clarified. "He has a father who shows up."
Daniel didn't respond immediately, because there was something in her tone that made it clear this was no longer about him.
"Madame," he said gently, "we should get going, It's get
