The night grew deeper, and the heavy thrum of rain against the iron roof echoed throughout the quiet house. I made up my mind to head back inside after our intense exchange, shutting the door firmly on him and leaving him kneeling in the downpour. Right now, I had no idea whether he had finally given up and left or if he was still out there in the dark.
“Mommy, that man earlier... he has the same eyes and hair as Hera and me. Why did you send him away? It’s raining so hard outside; he’s going to get soaked if he stays,” Hacov murmured, clinging tightly to my side.
We were settling in for sleep now. Both he and Hera were wrapped around me from opposite sides as I gently stroked their hair. I shifted toward Hacov and planted a tender kiss on his cheek before speaking.
“Go to sleep, Hacov,
