Lilani's day at school

Chapter 22

The next few days, Alessandro kept himself busy. He goes to his head office early and comes back late. One night, he came home early, just as the others went down for dinner.

“Ali! Your home.” Lilani shouted and went to hug him.

“Hello, princess,” Alessandro says when he picks her up.

“Do you remember Father and Daughter Day tomorrow?” The little girl asks him

“Yes, that's why I'm home early tonight; I will never forget it”.

Lisa watched them as the two talked. She missed him this past week.

She notices he hasn't shaved in a while, but he looks good with the small beard that's appearing on his face. She wonders why he ignores her just after the week they spent together. Maybe he just has a lot of work to do.

Alessandro walks in with Lilani in his arms. “Hello, Lisa. How was your day?” He asks her calmly.

“Hey, it was fine; thank you and yours?”

“Same old, same old.” He takes his seat, and Maria brings the food. They start to eat, but Alessandro never says a word durin