She stared at the little girl's face for a long moment before saying she hoped Iris liked science more than fashion.
Chloe laughed through tears and promised that Iris could choose whatever she liked, including something neither older sister nor mother understood.
Sadie smiled at the word sister, and I saw Mara wipe her eyes with the sleeve of her sweater.
Julian learned about the visits and sent an angry message claiming we were turning his daughters against him with rehearsed stories.
Mara responded through the appropriate channel, explaining that Sadie had requested the meetings and that nobody had pressured her.
Chloe reminded him that a relationship wasn't property he could claim while refusing the responsibility of showing up.
He stopped arguing for three days, then asked whether he could meet Sadie and Iris together before the coming holiday.
We discussed the request carefully with the professionals involved, placing the children's needs ahead of anybody's wish for a dramatic reunion.
