Chapter 32: A Proper Farewell
Knowing that the Empire of Japan was almost certain to accept the German Reich's request to dispatch military advisors to Manchuria. Bruno returned to his home after his day's work at the German High Command headquarters.
When he stepped through the door to his home, he was greeted by his three-year-old daughter who came running towards him for a hug while announcing his presence to the rest of the family.
"Daddy's home!"
The girl was quite adept at the German language despite only being three, showing off that she had inherited some of her father's intelligence. Bruno, of course picked the young girl up into his arms, and kissed her forehead while asking where her mother was.
"And where is your mother, little girl? Is she in the kitchen cooking dinner?"
There was a wide smile on the young girl's face as she confirmed that Heidi was indeed making dinner for her husband and their three children.
"Mommy's in the kitchen! Daddy, play with me!"
Seeing as he just got off work for the day, Bruno wanted to relax for a bit. But he could never say no to his daughters. Because of that, he wandered off to go play with Eva, and whatever game she had come up with for the day.
Before long, Bruno was greeted by his wife, dressed in an apron, as she confirmed that dinner was ready.
"Hey, honey, will you gather the kids for dinner? It will be ready in five minutes!"
Of course, Bruno nodded his head. He forced himself to wear a warm smile, despite knowing that later that night he would have to tell the woman he loved that he was once more being sent off to war. Still, he masked the trepidation in his voice perfectly, confirming he would do as she asked.
"No problem, we will be in the dining room in a minute!"