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Chapter 10

Author: Against the Flow
Minnie clutched my hand tighter and tighter. "Does Dad like Clara more? But she bullied me. I don't like her! Why does Dad stay with her all the time? Why doesn't he like me?"

She was still at the age when a child longs for their father's love. Yet, her own father had given all his love to another girl, leaving her behind without a second thought. He refused to glance at her when she was sick and dying. Even an adult would struggle with that kind of betrayal.

I wrapped Minnie in my arms and looked her straight in the eye. "You are a treasure, Minnie. Your father is a fool, easily manipulated by two women. His love is worthless. The only love that truly matters is mine. No matter what happens, I will always be with you."

Minnie forced a smile, her voice soft but firm. "I'll do whatever you say! You're my favorite too!"

I didn't expect Christian to go to the hospital.

The doctor led him to the records office, but the moment he saw Clara's name on the file, his composure cracked.

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