Chapter 14 - THE DAUGHTER WHO CHANGED HIS WORLD
Our daughter was born on a snowy February morning.
Seven pounds, two ounces.
Dark hair.
Tiny fingers.
And Luca's serious expression.
We named her Sofia Rose Varenna.
My mother cried when she heard the name.
Luca cried when he held her.
I cried because I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and happier than I'd ever imagined.
The nurse placed Sofia in Luca's arms.
He stared down at her.
“Hello, sweetheart.”
Sofia made a tiny noise.
Luca laughed.
“I'm your dad.”
His voice broke.
He looked at me.
“Evelyn.”
I smiled.
“Yes?”
“She's real.”
I laughed through my tears.
“Yes, Luca.”
He looked back at our daughter.
For twelve years, he'd believed he could never have this.
Now he was holding the most beautiful little girl in the world.
And he looked completely undone.
He kissed her forehead.
Then whispered:
“I promise you'll never have to wonder whether you're wanted.”
May you like
I closed my eyes.
Because I knew he meant it.
