For years, she had raised the children alone, doing her best to be both mother and father. Yet she still often heard the words "other kids' dads" from her children's mouths, revealing the deep longing in their hearts.
Seeing Laura's emotions stirred, Mr. Morgan turned his gaze to the little girl: "Lila, would you like to go play with me?"
The little girl looked at her father, then at her mother, and finally lowered her head.
As only a mother could, Laura interpreted Lila's downcast eyes - this shy hesitation spoke volumes of her unspoken desire.
"Eliot, what do you think?" Mr. Morgan asked again, this time addressing the older son.
Eliot crossed his arms, thought for a moment, and replied seriously: "If mom agrees, I'd like to go."
Carter scoffed beside them, but said nothing a
