Chapter 63

Barbara took Eden home after they sent off Nathan. Eden asked Barbara on their way back, "Mom, my real dad is dead, not lost, right?"

Barbara was stunned. "Who said that?"

"Granduncle. He said my dad died a long time ago, and you are finding a step dad for me, not my real one. Is that true, Mom?"

Barbara's heart ached. She knew that her uncle told Eden this because he hated Dexter. She had no idea how to answer. Eden would keep asking her if she said his dad was still alive.

She sighed. "Yes...he's dead"

A sad look came over Eden's face. "Mom, I don't want a dad anymore. I just want you and granduncle, and Uncle Nathan"

"Good boy!" Barbara hugged his soft little body tightly.

"Mom, what did dad look like?" Was he handsome?" Eden asked again.

"He was!" Barbara replied.

"As handsome as uncle Nathan!"

"I knew that my dad must be very handsome!" Eden slid into her arms with a smile on his face. "Mom, can I make a request?"

"What request?"

"I want Nathan to be my dad!"

Barbara