LEONARD'S POV:

The rest of the day passed in a blur of productivity and playfulness. Even as Evelyn worked, the kids stayed entertained, scribbling on spare sheets of paper or quietly exploring the office. Evelyn managed to balance her responsibilities with ease, her maternal instincts shining through. Once in a while, her secretary attended to her questions and some files.

By the time evening rolled around, the children had started to tire, their laughter softening into yawns. Evelyn looked at me, her eyes filled with gratitude.

“Thank you, Leonard. For everything.”

“What? Thank you, Evelyn. It's the other way around,” I said, smiling at her.

The day had worn on,...