“Everly,” I finish his thought, a knot forming in my throat over the image of this strong, virile man who has the success anyone would ever dream of, but in reality, he’s broken on a fundamental level, only allowing the love of his daughter into his life as a form of protection. “She’s my world.” Max’s voice cracks at the end, and I think my heart stops at the pain in his eyes. He clears his throat and adds, “She chases all my clouds away. What more do I need in life?”
