to be able to do it. Every night the next line of the song whispered in his ear. That way, no one else could hear her and she didn’t feel pressured.
Why in the bathroom?
Lily smiled shyly.
“There’s echo here. It makes my voice sound louder.
Daniel admitted that he had locked the door only because I had been about to discover the surprise several times. He hadn’t realized how alarming his behavior might seem from my perspective.
I wanted to cry, laugh and get angry at the same time.
“Never tell our daughter to hide something from me again,” I said. Even if it’s a surprise.
Daniel nodded seriously.
“You’re right. I hadn’t thought of it that way.
Lily hugged both of us tightly.
On my birthday we set up a small stage in the room. Lily stood in front
