A FATHER'S APOLOGY

Robert held his sobbing daughter tightly, realizing the depth of her fear and hurt. He could see how terrified she was of being hated by him, her trembling body a testament to her distress. "I am so sorry, my princess. I never meant to make you cry or get angry at you, please don't cry, I can't see you crying my dear."

Zayn, seizing the opportunity to make their father feel guilty, spoke up, "Look, Dad, see how you made Luna cry, how can you be so cruel dad? It's not fair, you made my little sister to cry a lot."

Luna, tears streaming down her face, stepped back and cried even louder. "You didn't trust me at all. You were so angry with me, you didn't even try to hear my explanation."

Zayn saw this as a chance to comfort his sister and took her into his embrace. "Dad never understands anyone, princess. He always scolds me too. But don't be sad. You don't have to care about him. I'll take care of you. I love you more than him."

Luna nodded, her voice choked with tears. "Yes, only Zayn l