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

the chopping board and stared into

breaking

invited him on my birthday next year, mommy. He said he'll give

gasped, I have a bad feeling about

can call him daddy too! I have

cupped my mouth. No!

squatted on the floor in front of Snow. "Baby, is your secret friend calling you using mommy's

and cupped her mouth while her eyes

thought you're only talking

mommy and he's very

front of her. Snow looked at

"A-Are you angry, mommy?"

No, sweetle. Of course not. Mommy will never get angry

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

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

of what I said. "I will

hugged her so tight as

mommy. But now I have many friends. I

tear escaped my eyes. If only I'm courageous enough to take the risk. If only I can fight

pulled away from the hug and cupped her cheeks. "You will gain so many friends now, sweetheart. Mommy

Thank you, mommy! I

love you

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