173 The Envelope

"Your father," Nowicki said calmly, "accepted me. I was surprised myself, but he explained that he doesn't want to lose you for years to come, and if getting you back means we are going hand in hand, he agrees to it. Remember, he wished us luck before."

"Yes but…"

"I think your father understands. The most important thing for him is your happiness. He really regrets that he was not there when you needed him and would like to fix it somehow."

Dominik smiled, although Nowicki saw tears in the corners of his eyes. After all, his lover also wanted to return to his family and feel oneness with them for the first time in years. By isolating him from her, Marek Marczak caused enormous damage, which, fortunately, was not irreparable.