The sky was clear over Seville, and a gentle breeze was blowing when I parked the car in front of Giulia's school. Beside me, Isabella smiled as she watched parents leaving with their children, all excited about the end of classes. Seeing her there, so at ease, in that light dress with her hair simply tied back, warmed my chest. There was a naturalness to having her with me in these moments, as if she had always been part of our routine.
As soon as Giulia saw us, she ran toward us with her backpack bouncing on her back. Her eyes sparkled when she saw us.
"Daddy! Isa!" she shouted, hugging Isabella tightly before throwing herself into my arms.
"Ready for our adventure today?" I asked, laughing.
"Yes! I'm starving!"
Isa looked at me with that knowing smile. We had planned to take her to
