A Fathers Promise

Gideon also smiled and patted Lily's head. "Such a good girl."

Then he said goodbye to Lily and Lydia before leaving.

Lydia took Lily back home. When she opened the door, she saw Valerie sitting at the large desk in the living room, deep in thought, with a pen in her hand.

Lily happily called out, "Mommy," and rushed into Valerie's arms.

Valerie embraced her and placed her on her lap. She bent dow