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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

day, she'll

out I've known for this long, she'll

of her growing up and once you have this new baby, you'll

are married. Winona and I

I heard you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined you didn't love her, I just was convinced she'd

very confused. But now I

married Winona.

I get why you've done what you've done. But, make no

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

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and I'd had to leave

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

died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and

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. At least I thought I

with Winona. Hostile and hateful. I had no problems 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

love her. But

How we discovered each other and knew

heat of passion; Winona above me,

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