Upon hearing the familiar voice, Liliana, Charlotte, and Fiona froze, exchanging surprised glances.
Their shock faded quickly, replaced by the joy that lit up their faces.
Liliana was about to rush to the door to greet Leon, but her two daughters darted ahead, cutting her off.
"Daddy!" Charlotte and Fiona squealed with delight, racing toward the door on their little feet.
They flung the door open and were greeted by a tall, handsome figure—the father they had missed so dearly.
"Daddy!" Both girls leapt up, wrapping their arms tightly around Leon's legs like two koalas, rubbing their faces against him in excitement.
"Fiona? Charlotte?" Leon exclaimed in surprise as the two suddenly appeared, clinging to his legs.
However, his surprise soon faded, replaced by a soft smile that blossomed on his lips.
"What are you two doing in your mother's workspace at this hour?" He asked gently, lifting them into his arms with care.
