brief smile
Despite the overwhelming tasks, his bond with the boys is palpable, their laughter and playful antics bringing a brief smile to his otherwise tired face.
Leo crashes into Viktor with a tight hug. “Love you, Dad!” Viktor tousles Leo’s hair. “I love you too, buddy.”
In those fleeting moments, the weight of the morning’s chaos lifts. Theo and Milo join the hug, oblivious to the clock ticking down.
It’s moments like these.