Her face, so much like her mother's, left him momentarily dazed.

After a pause, he said in a rough voice, “Let's go, baby girl.”

Leyla twiddled her fingers.

Raphael smiled and started the car. When they got to the restaurant, he parked and carried Leyla inside, not letting her walk. The decor was perfect for kids, with chairs shaped like little bears. The whole place looked incredibly cute, and kids sitting in those chairs all looked absolutely adorable.

Raphael ordered a kids' meal for Leyla.