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BONUS CHAPTER 7 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY)

"Your wife?" My father came closer.

"I didn't stutter. You heard me. Yes, my wife," Hollis said in a firm voice, erasing the distance between them.

"Hollis..." I called, pressing a hand into his stomach.

Sensing the plea in my face or my voice, his jaw loosened. "I'll go get you a glass of juice." He offered.

"I'll like that," I said, nodding, giving him my silent gratitude.

"I’ll be right back," he replied, squeezing me gently on the hip, before walking off.

"I hoped you’d be happy to see me," I said to my father as soon as Hollis left, but I noticed that his gaze followed Hollis until he heard me speak.

I didn't try to hide the vulnerability in my voice. I was upset. And I wasn’t accustomed to hiding that around my family.

"Oh, my baby." My father called, his anger falling and getting replaced almost immediately with sadness.

"Of course, I’m happy to see you," he started reaching for me. "Are you okay?" He asked, holding me tight
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