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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

one day, she'll

for this long, she'll want to know why I didn't

lot of

to promise me no more games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona and I are friends and will be co-parenting. You need to stop meddling in my

wanted what's best for you. There never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you

head wasn't right. I was very confused. But now I feel I'm making my own decisions

when you married Winona. I never want that to

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

her. But right now, I need her to believe I do, I didn't find anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd

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and I'd had to

he wanted and

relieved. That's really messed with my head

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 to me. I knew I could finally make my own decisions.

walking away from everything here to be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm giving her up, and the family we could have been because

marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her.

night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew all the triggers. We could never resist the

sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her

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