“Daddy!” Carla said in a sing-song voice.

Liam’s face instantly lit up. “Carla? Dom?” He stood up so quickly that his chair rolled backward.

Carla laughed as Dom squealed in excitement, kicking his legs as if demanding to be picked up. Liam crossed the room in a few long strides and immediately lifted Dom out of the stroller, holding him high above his head.

“There’s my little man!” Liam’s voice was filled with joy. Dom let out a belly laugh, grabbing Liam’s nose.

“Decided to surprise you,” Carla said, her heart swelling as she watched father and son.

“This is the best surprise I’ve had all week,” Liam replied, lowering...