As they headed out, Evelyn instinctively reached for Amelia's hand, but she kept sneaking glances at Christopher.Christopher noticed. After a brief hesitation, he reached down and took her small hand in his.Her hand was tiny and warm, and the moment her fingers curled around his, something inside him softened. The tension he had been carrying slowly eased.Evelyn blinked in surprise, then broke into a huge smile and held on tightly. She talked nonstop on the way there, clearly excited.Christopher listened patiently, nodding now and then and asking the occasional question. Before long, the three of them fell into an easy, comfortable rhythm.When they got to KFC, Evelyn hurried up to the counter and stood on tiptoe, studying the menu as she tried to decide what she wanted."Daddy, what do you want?" She turned and looked up at Christopher with complete trust."You pick. I'm good with anything." Christopher looked at her, his voice gentle.Amelia stood beside them, warmth spre
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