For a heartbeat, she swayed. Then, with a giggle that sounded like wind chimes, she took a shaky, uncertain step forward. Then another. She collapsed into his arms, buried her face in his chest, and let out a triumphant shriek.
Lifestyle experts often note that daughters who have strong, communicative relationships with their fathers tend to navigate adult relationships with more security. For a heartbeat, she swayed
"Come on, beta," Sameer whispered, his heart hammering against his ribs. He held out his hands, palms up—a steady anchor in her sea of uncertainty. Anaya let go. For a heartbeat