Adrian chatted with Samantha a little longer before ending the call.

Woken by Adrian’s voice, Gloria raised her head and asked smilingly, “Missing your wife and daughter?”

Adrian nodded. “I haven’t been able to stay home and keep Nova company since she was born. I feel kind of guilty about that.”

Gloria smiled and said, “You have to love Sam and Nova more from now on. You owe them a lot.”

“You too,” said Adrian in a soft voice. He then added, “Okay, that’s enough talk for now. Mya’s sleepin