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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?"

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

she'll want

long, she'll want to know why I

would be easier to just back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her growing up and once

need you to promise me no more games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona and I

never 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

head wasn't right. I was very confused. But now I feel I'm

you married Winona. I

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

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

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and I'd had

done anything physically to hurt me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted

That's really messed with my head now and the kind of

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

also remembered a lot of how my mother was 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 family we could have been because

doing my duty and marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her. But

we discovered

toss and turn, trying to sleep. When I do sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona

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