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"Abby turns three today. She's out of the hospital and I'm finally ready to meet her."

Mother smiles back at me. "It's very exciting. You could've met her before this."

"I know, but she's had such a lot to contend with. I want to be sure she's ready. That I'm ready."

"I think she'll be ready. She didn't miss a beat when she opened her eyes and saw me."

"Wait, you actually met her? How was it?" I'm surprised Mother didn't tell me this.

"I did, and if you're asking if there's any doubt she's yours. There isn't. She could be the spit out of your "mouth at that age. So, you're sure you're ready?"

I nod. "Therapy has really helped me get a handle on things and deal with my memories objectively. The couple sessions have also made Ashlyn and I stronger, I can tell we are gaining a new level of trust for each other." "Great to hear."

"Plus, I'm well aware that once I go into Abby's life as her biological father, I can't then change my mind."

"Have you had second thoughts about that?"

easier all around if I just stayed away

one day, she'll

she finds out I've known for this long, she'll want to know

you'll miss a lot of her

and I are married. Winona and I are friends and

you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined you didn't love

I was very confused. But now

when you married

had to do everything you could to keep this company running until I was ready to be CEO, even more so after my accident. I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no mistake, I will cut you from my children's lives if I have too." "You won't have to. I'll do better.

didn't find anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd felt

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I'd had

anything physically to hurt me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious hatred

That's really messed with my head now

never known was why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened to me.

problems walking away from everything here to be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm

and marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her. But it isn't an

at night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew

heat of passion; Winona above me,

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