Elena's little face scrunched up in confusion.
Beside her, Eliot leaned in and whispered,"Pagy's still watching you."
That was all it took.
Without another second of hesitation, Elena launched herself into Kaius 's arms.
"Daddy !"she cried.
Kaius froze like he'd been struck by lightning.
She had always called him"Uncle Kaius."
This was the first time she called him"Daddy."
And she said it right in front of everyone.
His face froze for a second, clearly shocked.
Then he started to smile, like he couldn't believe what he just heard.
He gently ruffled her hair, his voice low and soft.
"My little girl."
Elena threw a proud look across the yard, straight at Pagy.
Her face was full of confidence, like she was daring him to say something.
See that, P
