He’s An Intruder

Kira relented. She gave Austyn her credit card and then took both kids to a bench in the waiting area. Rowe approached tentatively. ‘Boss, I can handle the bill.’ ‘Just go get the car.’ ‘Yes, Boss.’ Kira watched Austyn, who stood a head taller than everyone else around him, and couldn’t help smiling. ‘Mummy.’ Jennie tugged on her clothes. ‘Can I go play with Daddy?’ When Kira looked at her, the girl put both palms together. ‘I promise I won’t wander off again. I just want to play with Daddy. He looks so sad, standing there all by himself.’ Kira caressed her daughter’s face. ‘You really want to go?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘You won’t run away again?’ ‘I won’t, I promise!’ ‘You won’t bother Daddy?’ ‘I won’t!’ Kira bent down and pecked Jennie’s forehead. ‘Then go.’ Jennie did a little happy hop before scampering over to the queue. Kira watched her grab Austyn’s hand. Jennie was talking excitedly and carrying on a one-sided conversation. Austyn nodded occasionally. Kira tousled Joshua’s hair. He was quiete