Chapter Seventy Three

"Hi, baby."

"Dad? Where are you all?"

"At your uncle's place."

"When did you decide that? I thought we all agreed to go together. This is just past 9 am. When did you all leave?"

"We left at 6. We didn't want to disturb you and your guest and we checked up on Jayden. He was still sleeping."

"Were you aware of this? You knew before yesterday that Connor was going to come? I feel so betrayed right now."

"I had no idea, my love."

"I know you're mad at me but you really need this. You both need your space. Henry is not angry that you and Jayden are not here. He understands."

"That's not the point, Dad."

She heard her father sigh.

"I spoke to Connor. We talked at length."

"So what now? You forgave him for ruining your daughter's life."

"Don't try to pin anything on me to avoid your reality, Nancy. I saw and heard you both last night before you retired to your room with him."

"It's obvious that your heart yearns for him and I'm not going to stand in the way no matter how I feel because this