The car door closed softly.“I will come in earlier tomorrow, sir. There are several letters from the auditors that need to be reviewed,” Max said.Xavier nodded. “Thank you, Max. Go home now. Rest.”“Good night, sir.”“Good night.”Xavier took the stairs one by one, unhurried. As soon as he opened the door, the warmth of home greeted him, the scent of baby soap, the fragrance of jasmine tea, and soft instrumental music playing low in the kitchen. He hung his coat behind the door, took off his watch, and paused for a moment at the threshold of the family room.Liora stood near the rocking chair, holding Elis, who wore cloud-patterned pajamas. Elis’s small eyes were half closed, her tiny fingers gripping the edge of Liora’s collar. On the carpet, Evan crawled slowly, stopped when he saw his father, then stretched out both hands as if asking to be picked up.“Papa is home,” Liora whispered, turning with a smile. “How was it?”“Quite long, but done for today.” He knelt, lifted Evan, and
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