Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

The living room was quiet, filled with a heavy air.

Tyrone sat in the armchair, his head bowed, his emotions hidden behind his lashes, leaving his thoughts a mystery.

Ever since Kira revealed Jennie's true identity, Tyrone suspected Jennie was his biological daughter. He pursued a paternity test to confirm his gut feeling.

Breaking the silence, Kira turned to Jennie with a warm smile. "Jennie, you're not an orphan. You have parents. Does that make you happy?"

Jennie, sitting next to Wanda, glanced timidly at Kira and Keilani, then at Tyrone, her mind a whirlwind of confusion.

This morning, after Sabrina had dropped Jennie at kindergarten, Tyrone called, saying someone would take Jennie to the hospital for some blood tests. Later, Jennie was brought to Wanda's house where a lady claimed to be her biological mother and her grandmother affirmed she was Tyrone's child.

Though Jennie had wished Tyrone to be her dad, the idea of Keilani as her biological mother didn't sit right with her.

A few moments later, Tyrone looked up and waved his hand. "Jennie, over here."

puzzled, cautiously approached

his lap and softly

kindergarten, Tyrone called, saying someone would take Jennie to the hospital for some blood tests. Later, Jennie was brought to Wanda's house where a lady claimed to be her biological mother and

to be her dad, the idea of Keilani as her

Tyrone looked up and

puzzled, cautiously

seated Jennie on his lap and softly inquired, "Are

while longer, but Kira was adamant about Jennie being here,

now, Kira would find a way

at Keilani, then quickly hid her face

taken aback. "I regret not being there for Jennie all these years. That's why I want to take her

thought of leaving Tyrone and Sabrina, and the idea of leaving with

not!" Tyrone's response was resolute as he comforted Jennie with a gentle pat. Turning to Keilani, he declared, "Jennie is my daughter. I won't allow you to take