I sigh. Communicating with a small child is going to be hard without being able to speak, and she’s too little to read. Taking my phone from the floor, I type a message and give it to Sisi, who’s standing next to me and watching my interaction with Lena. She looks up from the screen and nods, a surprise visible on her face.
“Daddy is sleeping, Lena. We need to be quiet.”
“Okay,” Lena whispers.
“Bianca prepared lunch. She says if you are quiet and eat your launch, she will teach you ballet.”
“Yes! Yes, Bianca. I will be quiet. Do you really know ballet?”
I smile and nod, then put my finger on my lips again.
“Come, Lena.” Sisi takes her hand. “Let’s go change so you don’t get food on your pretty dress.”
While Sisi helps Lena change, I set the table for the three of us and tidy
