Children warming up
Initially wary of Julian’s sudden involvement, the children slowly began to accept his presence. He attended their games, clapping the loudest, and showed up at school meetings, listening intently.
“Who’s that man?” one of their friends asked. “That’s… our dad,” came the uncertain reply.
With every passing day, Julian’s efforts paid off. Small conversations turned into longer chats, and soon, the ice began to melt, replaced by cautious curiosity and tentative warmth.