atmosphere a little calming, even though his mind was full of various things. As usual, he had just finished at a restaurant and was now on his way to

a was already eight years old, and she often felt jealous of her friends who had complete families-a father, a mother, and a home fille

distance, he saw Nayla waiting in front of the school gate with some of her friends who w

exclaimed with

that he was level with his daughte

art class earlier, I drew a family picture! But.

e tried to stay calm, even though his heart was in turmoil. This question was not the fi

want to be like your friends who have moms, but it's not easy. Daddy wants you to know

friends always talk about her mom. They go shopping together, cook together, and N

begun to understand the shortcomings in her life. Arsen never ignored Nayla's presence,

ney. But, we can't rush to find a new mom. It's not something that can be done quickly. The impo

showed disappointment. "Yes, Dad. But Nayla s

he time is right, he will find someone who can be a mother for Nayla. But

aintly and nod

ther's house, where Nayla would be staying that night. Arsen had to attend an important meeting at

iends, and the assignments given by her teacher. However, even though Nayla looked cheer

l bag inside. Nayla's grandmother's house was a warm place full of beautiful memories. Her mother, D

saw Dina coming out of the kitch

daughter tightly. "Hi, honey! How

ndma. We had lunch with

in Nayla's life, especially after the death of Arsen's wife. She often helped take care of Nayla, eve

t, Dad," Nayla said as she took off he

oached, Arsen's expression turned serious. Dina caught the change an

started asking a lot about when she'll have a new mom, Mom. I don't know

ayla is growing up and starting to realize the differences in h

into our lives just to fill that void. This isn't an easy decision. I

s that you continue to be there for Nayla and give her the love

vice. However, Nayla's question still haunted his mind. "I just hope Nay

er. But don't forget the feelings of a child who wants to feel the

e to go now, Mom. There's an important meeting

ere with her grandmother,"

as busy playing in the living room. "Papa's going first,

lly. "Yes, Dad! Be

mind was still filled with his short chat with Nayla. He realized that he had to

her businesses that kept his schedule busy. However, behind all that busyness, Nayla was always his top pr

or projects that he was working on. Although his mind was still torn between work and family, he knew

a's words again. A simple question from a child that made a father's heart stir. Maybe, it was time