When I saw my father for the first time in a long time, I could not contain my emotions.
A good-natured man with blond hair was standing on the doorstep, and he, too, was touched by the long-awaited encounter. We hugged tightly and stood like that for several minutes.
At that time Melinda tactfully walked out, shutting the door behind her and leaving us alone.
I couldn't believe my happiness.
Dad didn't seem to have changed a bit since then, except that he looked pale. But that wasn't surprising.
— Leah,» my father looked at me anxiously as we pulled away from each other, «you've grown so much… I can't believe how much time has passed.»
— I'm sorry…» I put my head down guiltily, «I'm sorry I left so suddenly…»
After I ran away and didn't even tell him anything, I expected my father to scold me a lot. In fact, I quite deserved it. But instead of recriminations and accusations, the Archduke only pressed me harder against his chest.
