For a moment, he didn’t think he’d heard right. His eyes kindled and his chest expanded in an outraged breath.

It took a full minute to respond, possibly because he had trouble unlocking his jaw.

“What did you just say?” he asked in a deep-voiced, his eyes dazed.

“Yes, Dad. Both you and mum have always wished for me to have a boyfriend, isn’t it? And I’m happy to tell you that your wish has come true now,” Daniella affirmed, beaming so big.

Her eyes were bright and beautiful; they looked like a crescent moon when smiling.

“This is Matthew, my boyfriend,” she repeated, wrapping her tiny fingers around Matthew’s...