"Daddy!" "Daddy!" The moment Goodwin pushed open the front door, two clear, melodious cries rang in his ears like silver bells.
His eldest daughter, Alissa, and youngest daughter, Danielle, came running toward him with light steps and bright smiles, like two cheerful little sprites.
A doting smile spread across Goodwin's face. As usual, he slowly crouched down and opened his arms to welcome his beloved girls.
The two little ones pounced into Goodwin's warm embrace from either side, giggling nonstop. Their laughter was like the sweetest wind chimes of spring, instantly sweeping away the exhaustion and weariness Goodwin had accumulated over six straight road games.
Goodwin looked happily at his two daughters in his arms and couldn't resist giving each of their rosy little cheeks a gentle kiss. Then he softly asked, "My little sweethearts, did you miss Daddy?"
"Yes, I missed Daddy so much!" Alissa blinked her big, sparkling eyes and answered without hesitation.
"I missed Daddy too." Danielle nodded obediently and said in her babyish voice.
Hearing the loving words from his daughters filled Goodwin's heart with happiness and contentment.
He deliberately teased them with a smile. "Did you miss Daddy, or did you miss the ice cream Daddy buys for you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Alissa's eyes darted around. She lowered her voice and carefully replied, "Both, Daddy. So when are you taking us out for ice cream?"
After saying that, she secretly glanced at her mother, Anne Hathaway, who was sitting on the living room sofa not far away, as though afraid her mother would discover her little scheme.
Seeing Alissa's playful, adorable expression, Goodwin could no longer suppress his joy and burst into laughter.
Then, Goodwin gently set down his two adorable daughters, his eyes filled with fatherly love and tenderness.
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