Eleanor headed for the elevator first. Ian wrapped the towel around his waist and followed her.


    When the elevator doors closed, the mirrored walls reflected the man''s physique, d only in the towel.


    It wasn''t as if they were teenagers. After six years of marriage, it wasn''t as if she hadn''t seen it all before.


    Still, she lowered her gaze, instinctively looking away.


    As soon as the elevator doors opened, Eleanor asked, "Which room is Evelyn in?"n gave her the room number, and Eleanor walked quickly in that direction.


    Twenty minutester, Eleanor and Serena were with Evelyn in the restaurant. The little girl was hungry.


    Just as they finished ordering,n arrived. He had changed into a set of casual clothes, which gave him a softer, more gentle air. Serena was sitting next to Evelyn, so he naturally pulled out the chair beside Eleanor and sat down.


    n, are you two going to look at houses tomorrow?" Serena asked.


    "Yes."


    "Mom''s idea is that you should look for two ces, since we''re nning to move over, too. It''ll be easier to help with Evelyn," Serena said.


    Eleanor blinked and looked atn. "Does your grandmother approve? After all, she really likes the house you''re living in now."


    "Grandma is all for it. She said you''ll be busy with work in the future, and if we live closer, it''ll be more convenient for us to help with Evelyn," Serena said with a smile.


    Eleanor didn''t know what to say, but she felt a wave of gratitude. While her uing research wasn''t on a tight deadline, there would be times when things got busy, and she would definitely need a helping hand.


    "Don''t feel pressured. Grandma is very supportive of your career,"n said in a low voice.


    "Thank you," Eleanor said softly.


    "You don''t have to thank us. Taking care of Evelyn is our responsibility too,"n said, his gaze deep as he looked at her.


    After their meal, Eleanor andn took their daughter home, while Serena went off to handle her own affairs.


    That evening,n had dinner at Eleanor''s ce. Joslyn had started buying extra groceries each day, knowing that there might be an extra person for dinner at any time.


    Evelyn ran into the living room, her little face beaming with happiness. Eleanor could see that withn spending more time with hertely, her daughter had be noticeably more cheerful.


    Looking at the sparkle in her daughter''s eyes, Eleanor had to admit that there was a special kind of bond only a father could provide, and fan was filling that void perfectly


    "Daddy, stay a little longer! I want you to sit with me and y ''spot the difference,'' okay?" Evelyn pleaded, tugging onn''srge hand, not wanting him to leave.


    Seeing howte it was, Eleanor walked over. "Mommy can y with you now."


    "But I want Daddy to y with me too," Evelyn pouted.


    "Alright, Daddy will stay a little longer,"n said, lovingly ruffling her hair.


    difference'' picture book. Every time Evelyn found a difference, she would giggle with delight.


    "Daddy, aren''t I smart?"


    "Very smart,"n praised with a lowugh.


    Joslyn, who was tidying up the


    house, couldn''t help but smile at the


    scene. It was as if they had gone back in time a few years to when tiny Evelyn would sit inn''sp white he patiently yed with her.


    If only things could always be like this, she thought.