Found It
The clever father found Alicia’s home address on a school assignment she and Trisha did together. She didn’t stay far. With a deep breath, Steven stood up and started walking back to his car. He had no idea what he was going to say, how he was going to explain everything, but he knew one thing for certain: he couldn’t run from this. Not anymore.
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The Right Place
When he arrived at the address Trisha had given him, he parked the car and sat for a moment, gathering his thoughts. The house was modest, with a small garden out front. Steven took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
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How Have You Been
Steven stared at her, trying to keep his emotions in check. “We need to talk, Michelle. It’s about Alicia.” Michelle’s eyes widened, and for a moment, she looked as if she might close the door on him. But then she sighed and stepped aside, letting him in.
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Can’t Hide Anymore
Michelle looked away; guilt written all over her face. “Yes,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “She’s your daughter, Steven.” The confirmation hit him like a punch to the gut. All these years, he had missed out on her life. He had another daughter he never knew about.
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Had My Reasons
Michelle looked down at her hands, tears welling in her eyes. “I was scared, Steven. I didn’t know how you’d react. We were so young, and when I found out I was pregnant, I panicked. I didn’t think you’d want anything to do with me or the baby.”
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Two Teenage Daughters
Steven leaned back in his chair, his mind reeling. He had another daughter—a daughter who had been right under his nose, and he hadn’t even known it.
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