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And I would move heaven and earth to protect them, to bring them back fully into my life.
With a deep breath, I set him down gently. “All right, little man, time for your story. Tonight, Daddy reads.”
“Yay!” he shouted, bouncing slightly in excitement. “Read me the best story ever!”
I picked up the storybook from the nightstand, flipping it open. His little eyes were glued to me, anticipation sparkling in his eyes. I settled back onto the bed, Leon's head resting against me as I began.
“…and the brave little knight rode through the forest…” I read, my voice steady but gentle, letting the rhythm of the story wash over us.