Lorian was still too young to understand what was going on in the adult’s lives.

He was simply excited to see his father. He grinned from ear to ear, revealing his white teeth. He looked so adorable. He even stuck out his short hands, held Noah’s neck tightly, and said affectionately, “I missed you, Daddy.”

Noah felt a lump in his throat.

Pressing his forehead against Lorian’s, he murmured, “Oh, my silly boy.”

Picking up Lorian’s bicycle in one hand, he carried his son in another and walked