“Thank you, sir. You have no idea how worried I was,” Charles continued, extending his hand to Daniel with gratitude. “I will never forget your kindness.”
Daniel shook his hand, still processing the moment. He had heard the name Langford before, attached to a towering fortune and a business empire that spanned continents. Yet, standing before him was not the imposing figure he’d imagined, but a father who looked as vulnerable as any parent fearing for their children’s safety.
“You’re welcome,” Daniel managed to say, glancing at Emma and Lily who were now holding their father’s arms, their earlier distress replaced by relief.
