“P-pa! Paaa!”
As soon as Rida, who had just woken up, spotted Cesare, he flailed his chubby arms wildly.
Then, pushing against the car seat in an attempt to stand, he wobbled toward Cesare.
Cesare gently caught the tiny hand reaching out to him and met Rida’s gaze.
“Yes, Rida. Daddy’s here.”
“Ugh... P-pa! Bahh...”
With big, teary black eyes, Rida threw himself into Cesare’s arms.
The moving car made his stance unsteady, but Cesare only held him tighter.
Looking completely content, Rida settled onto Cesare’s lap, his flushed cheeks making for an endearing sight as he gazed up at the father who had brought him into the world.
Unable to resist, Cesare peppered the child’s face with kisses.
Rida’s delighted laughter rang out, filling the car with a warmth that spread to everyone inside, including the secretary and the driver.
But then, Zahir, who had been silently watching the reunion, raised an eyebrow at Rida’s peculiar behavior.