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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?"

that. Maybe it would be easier all around if I just stayed away and let her

she'll

finds out I've known for this long,

to just back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up and once you have this new baby, you'll realize how much you

to promise me no more games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona and I are friends and will

was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined you didn't love her, I just was convinced

confused. But now I feel I'm

you when you married Winona. I

done. But, make no mistake,

in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd felt

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I'd had to leave

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

wasn't sad when he died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and the kind of

had helped bring that out safely. What I had never known was why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened

I had no problems walking away from everything here to be with Winona

my duty and marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her. But it isn't an all-consuming passion that

How we discovered each other and knew all the

When I do sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona

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