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A revelation of identity
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Adele's POV
Dad!
Albert had dad's picture in his bedroom?!
It's been a long I've seen him even in pictures. I didn't take any of his memories with me. Because I never wanted anyone to know my real identity. I bent down to the nightstand beside his bed and took that frame in my hand. I slowly trailed my finger over the frame feeling the warmth of dad's hand. I could remember his scent, that made me feel protected.
I felt someone's gaze on me. For some good moments, I forgot I was not the only one in the room. It was Albert's room and he was also there, right behind me.
"Who's he to you?" His cold tone never knew how to leave.
I had a lot of trust issues. Is it good to let him know?
The person who abandoned me right after the wedding. Then found me again for some signatures. That so called husband could never be believed. But again, he was the person who saved me though it was not needed. He met me again and again bef
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