XANDER hurriedly drove to Ardmore, Oklahoma with a bouquet of red roses and a teddy bear in his passenger seat. When he got to Clarise’s home, he saw Bridget and Hannah seated on the porch swing. He saw how Hannah and Bridget were happy, relaxed, and comfortable, far from how they acted in the Miller mansion, always uneasy and on edge.He pushed the gate open and was about to announce his arrival, but before he could. Bridget yelled, “Poppa!”“Poppa’s back!” She says.Xander felt happy as his daughter called for him, but to his surprise, instead of walking in his direction, Bridget marched to the other side of the porch and ran to her Uncle Leon, who had just gotten back from running an errand. Hannah smiled awkwardly, then walked to Bridget and whispered, “Not Poppa. It’s uncle. Uncle Leon.” She explained. Leon laughed and held the back of his neck. “It’s fine, Hannah.” He muttered. Her voice was so soft that Xander didn’t hear how she corrected Bridget's words.Xander felt disres
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