He watched the girl continue her impromptu lesson, her voice animated, yet kind and patient. The energy she exuded was something he hadn’t seen in anyone for a long time. Her spirit was free, despite everything she must have been through. And Sophie, his little girl, was learning more than just math.
“How long have you been doing this?” Daniel asked, stepping closer.
The girl turned to him, startled at the sudden intrusion, but her gaze softened as she recognized the concern in his voice. “A while,” she said. “I’ve been teaching Sophie for the past couple of weeks, when I can. I like helping her, and she’s really smart.”
