[BRIAN] I wrapped up my Thailand business trip in a total of two days instead of three. I can’t wait to see the surprise on Ava and Kian’s faces. Kian would probably just give me a wide-eyed and half-hearted hug (which I believe is a new trend among teenagers, not coming off too excited, that is), but Ava? I can imagine her bouncing on her feet and running straight into my arms. She would hug me so tightly, I wouldn’t be able to breathe. Or I’ll pretend so because, well, why should boys have all the fun? Once in a while, my girl deserves to feel like Wonder Woman, doesn’t she? I smile to myself and ask the driver to take me first to the office. Some of the directors of the company had wanted to see me personally as soon as possible. I don’t know what the whole cry is about, but I decid

