Elijah POV.
Passing by Michaela's bedroom, Elijah unintentionally overheard Joana and Michaela's conversation, feeling a pang in his heart upon hearing Michaela's question.
"Um... Do you think that you and my daddy really will get married one day?" Michaela's innocent inquiry lingered in the air, prompting a brief silence that tugged at Elijah's emotions. Contemplating whether to intervene and speak with Michaela himself, he hesitated, uncertain of Joana's emotional state following their tense morning. However, he soon realized that Joana had the situation under control.
"Sometimes, things just don't work out as expected," Joana's gentle voice reassured Michaela, easing Elijah's concerns.
"Well... Why not?" Michaela pressed, prompting another moment of quiet reflection.
"Real life isn
