CHAPTER 7

"H-Huh? Ah, yes mommy is fine. I just suddenly remembered something"

I didn't think I was even a little startled by what it said: "Is it, daddy?" I was wondering how she knew that her dad was what I was thinking.

“Daddy pfft,”

I arched an eyebrow and asked, "Oh, why are you still laughing there?"

"Didn't you miss your dad?" And over time, her smile faded as she stared into my eyes.

"Mommy, I have to tell you something, don't be mad."

"What's that?"

"Daddy met me and went to school with me, and you—"

My forehead furrowed in surprise as she exclaimed, "What?!" I rose and turned to face her.

I can't help but shout, "You talked to your dad without my permission?! What if he kidnapped you without notifying me? What will happen to me if he takes you too?!"

She started to say, "M-Mommy, he just said hi," but I cut her off.

I'm not mad at my daughter; I'm mad at Daren because it seems like he's trying to figure out a way to get Elizabeth for me, and I can't agree! "How are you?! Yes, maybe it