A Father's Promise

Donovan POV.

I stood in the doorway of the bathroom, watching as Mia sat in the tub, her small hands gripping the edges, eyes distant. Leo stood beside me, arms folded, refusing to get in. Both of them looked so drained, their usual spark dulled by the weight of worry. I sighed, stepping in and kneeling beside the tub.

“Mia,” I said softly, dipping my hand into the warm water and gently splashing