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FAMILY

Author: JOSSY
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-12 18:18:10

Walking inside the house, Angel runs to her daddy’s arms the moment our noses pop into the house, while Julie remains mouth-ajar after seeing Ana. I shut the door behind me, knowing that her sermons were piling up in her head. I know I will be in for a baking-hot lecture when she decides to break the cold-shoulder strike.

“I missed you, daddy.” Ana whimpers while her face is still buried in Ray’s neck.

Ray tightens her arms around her in their intimate embrace. He is on his knees to match her height. His eyes are shut, letting the messages for his daughter flow through his system. “I missed you so much, princess.” He says this, kissing her as he pulls her away from the embrace. He cages her tiny arms into his hands, showering her with kisses before speaking again. “Daddy is so sorry, okay? I got caught up in something, but that will never happen again.” He explains—short and straight.

“Would you have come, Daddy, if Mom didn’t come for you?” Angel asks softly. It seems like she has cr
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