THE STRANGE BOND

As Lyana handed the phone back to her, Ayana couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and gratitude for the connection she shared with Adam and the way he had effortlessly endeared himself to her daughter.

“Alright. I will meet you in your room in a minute, sweetheart, okay?” Ayana said.

“Sure, Mommy,” she said, kissing her mother’s cheek and running upstairs.

Ayana took the phone back to her ear with a smile. She said, “Someone is getting attached to my child so much, huh! Should I be worried?”

Adam chuckled. “I swear I would steal her away from you if I could.” He said it seriously.

“Okay. I am getting confused here. Are you seriously this deep into her?” Ayana asked.

“I don’t know how deep. I think of her like she has been a part of me somewhere in this life. I can’t even explain it.” Adam said.

Ayana couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and bewilderment at Adam's words. It was both endearing and slightly unnerving to hear him express such deep affection for her daughter.

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