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Chapter 56

Author: EessaArkisha
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-27 23:34:48

I wanted a complete family for Andrei. I really do. Because I know what it feels like to not have the other parent beside you.

I grew up without a mother. I explored the world without a motger's guidance. I faced my problems and solved them without the help of a mother.

I knew I grew up well. Even if I don't have a mother beside me while growing up, my dad was there. And even when he was a little neglectful of me before, I kept reminding myself that it won't be forever… that my dad will come to his senses and go back to being my dad.

I had to be strong on my own while growing up. I've made mistakes but I also learned to straightened them by myself. So far, I knew I grew up well.

Apparently, when you're a parent, it's a different feeling. Not being able to have a complete family for your children has a different kind of pain. When I was a child, I accepted my fate because I thought it was my reality. But seeing my own son wonder why our set up is different from his other cla
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