CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE – HYPERACTIVE

Chiara began the lesson, demonstrating various holds and movements designed to acclimate the babies to the water. Helena, after an initial moment of uncertainty, seemed to take to it like a duck to water. She giggled as Rebecca and Luca took turns gently bouncing her in the pool, her little legs kicking enthusiastically. As the lesson progressed, Luca's tension visibly melted away. He laughed along with Helena, his eyes shining with pride as she fearlessly splashed and played. "Look at her go!" he exclaimed as Helena, supported by Rebecca, made a kicking motion that propelled her forward slightly. "She's a natural!" Rebecca beamed, her heart swelling with love for both her husband and daughter. This was the Luca she adored - the devoted father, free from the weight of his other responsibilities, simply enjoying a moment with his family. The highlight of the lesson came when Chiara introduced a game with floating toys. Helena's face lit up as a colorful plastic fish bobbed past her,