Braver, Bolder

Kelly's POV

"Mommy, why is daddy Pierce not visiting?"

It's the 6th time Snow asked that question today. She doesn't seem to notice it for the past few days but now she's starting to think about it. Pierce is calling everyday, but he's not visiting.

I know I can't stop her from wanting to be with her dad. Her heart knows but for now, I need to focus on her and not on anyone else.

I still love Pierce. I fell in love with him for the second time, but I won't trade my daughter's safety for a man's love. I'd live but unhappy without Pierce, but I don't think I could ever survive a day if I lose my daughter. "Daddy Pierce is busy, pumpkin."

"I saw him on the news, mommy. Why are the people following him? They are asking him about you. Does daddy Pierce love you, mommy?"

I bit my bottom lip. "I don't know, sweetie."

"On my birthday next year, can I invite daddy Pierce and my friends, mommy?""

I finally smiled at her while chopping ingredients. "Of course, sweetheart. Who are your friends?"

She giggled and started counting on her fingers. "Aunt Ana, Aunt Yara, Uncle Luke, Aunt Phoebe and my secret friend."

My forehead creased. "Secret friend?"

"Yes, mommy. I can't tell you about him because he said we're secret friends."

heart skipped a beat because of

chopping board and stared into

You said breaking your own promise is painful. I can't

my birthday next year, mommy. He said he'll give me the best gift

have a bad feeling about

I can call him daddy too! I have

cupped my

in front of Snow. "Baby, is your secret

her mouth while her eyes were widening. "You

you're only talking

first, mommy and he's very

on the floor in front of her.

"A-Are you angry, mommy?"

immediately shook my head and caressed her cheek. No. No, sweetle. Of course not. Mommy will never get angry at you."

with your secret friend and promise me that you'll let me talk to him if he calls

shook my head. "I'm just curious about your secret friend,

what I said. "I will introduce you to him

pulled her closer to me. I hugged her so tight as I squeezed

I have many

eyes. If only I'm courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both

her cheeks. "You will gain so

mommy! I love

you too,

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