Leon waited patiently by his car, feeling the warmth of the late afternoon sun warming his back. The vehicle gleamed in the golden light, every reflection seeming to glow with anticipation of the encounter he awaited. The distant sound of children playing in the street and birdsong accompanied the rhythm of his breathing, while his eyes remained fixed on the door of the house in front of him.

It was his ex-wife's house, where his stepdaughter, Eveline, now lived. Despite the separation, Kennedy never abandoned the affection he had for her. The door opened and Eveline appeared, holding a small backpack on her back. After college exam week, spending the weekend with her stepdad can be calming for her mind. He always tried to cheer her up as much as possible, making her laugh or telling her those ridiculous dad jokes he made.

Her hair swayed to the rhythm of their hurried steps and a smile appeared on her face when she saw Leon.

He waved, feeling a mix of relief and happiness at seeing her, as they ran towards her. When they finally met, Leon bent down to hug them, feeling his heart warm even more than the sun could. "So, ready to spend the weekend with me, princess?"