Dadcrush 20: 03 29 Alina Lopez My Stepdaughter B...

“Yeah,” he nodded, clearing his throat. “The date tonight?”

He picked up his lemonade, looked out at the newly weeded patch, and said softly, “Alina, I’m just glad you’re here.” DadCrush 20 03 29 Alina Lopez My Stepdaughter B...

“I should probably get cleaned up,” she said, pulling her hand back. “Yeah,” he nodded, clearing his throat

Alina felt her cheeks flush. It wasn't a crush. It was… recognition. He saw her—not as his wife’s daughter, not as a responsibility, but as a person. Smart, funny, a little lost. And in his eyes, she saw something she hadn’t expected: loneliness. ” he nodded