Noah glanced around Aurora's small but well-decorated room, designed to suit a young girl's taste. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret for being absent from their lives for the past four years, thinking it was for the best. However, now that he was here, he was determined to make up for lost time.
"Uncle," Aurora called out, capturing Noah's attention.
"What is it?" Noah crouched down, ensuring he was at eye level with his daughter. He wore a joyful expression as he gazed at her. He missed out on so many precious moments during her growth, and now he was committed to being there for her every day.
"You want to know a secret?" Aurora's eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked up at him.
"Isn't a secret supposed to be kept?" Noah playfully pinched Aurora's chubby cheek.
Aurora's shoulders slumped and her lips formed a pout. "Are you really not interested in hearing it? It's about mom," she teased, hoping to intrigue Noah with her words.
