It was a difficult moment for her father, Henry Whitman, a man widely known for his wealth and his influence in the business world. He was someone accustomed to quick decisions, confident answers, and calm efficiency. But none of those qualities helped him now. His infant daughter was miserable, and nothing he tried seemed to bring her comfort.
Henry sat hunched forward, his expensive suit rumpled, his hair no longer smoothly styled, his expression filled with worry. Anyone looking at him could see that this was not the confident executive they expected. This was a tired father doing his best to manage a situation he had no real control over.Continue reading…
