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."

beat because of what

knife on the chopping board and stared into her eyes. "Please, tell mommy about

mommy. I promised him. You said breaking your own promise is painful. I can't tell you." My

mommy. He said he'll give me

bad feeling

told me I can call him daddy

cupped my mouth.

of Snow. "Baby,

her eyes were widening. "You know

I thought you're only talking

called first, mommy

front of her. Snow looked at me with innocent eyes that were starting

"A-Are you angry, mommy?"

head and caressed her cheek. No. No, sweetle. Of course not. Mommy will never get

me everything you talk about with your secret friend and promise me that you'll let

about your secret friend,

"I will introduce you

hugged her so tight as I squeezed my eyes closed. I felt Snow gently caressing my hair,

before, mommy. But now I have many friends. I also have a

enough to take the risk. If only I can fight for both

away from the hug and cupped her cheeks. "You will gain so many friends

Thank you, mommy! I

love you too,

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