In the days that followed, Evander was in constant communication with Bram. His friend never missed a day sending pictures of himself with his little baby, which sometimes made Evander quite envious. Evander himself would often send messages just for a chance to see another photo of the tiny infant.
The only oddity was Bram’s consistent refusal of any video calls. It was a little strange. In this day and age, a distance of thousands, or even tens of thousands, of kilometers meant nothing with the sophistication of modern technology.
But it wasn't a major issue. The photos of Bram and the baby were enough to soothe some of Evander's longing for his beloved homeland.
Hazel smiled as she watched Evander grinning at his phone screen. It was no longer a surprise. The cause was, as always, a
