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"It was nice meeting you." I said, kneeling down beside Ella, as she tugged the pants of dad. "Don't worry. I won't be there to upset your father again."

She just frowned, seeming confused by what I said. I pinched her cheeks and stood up to look at my dad. He ruffled my hair like old times.

"You know we'd love to have you. And it's not going to upset me." My dad said, holding my head with his hands.

"If I could, I really would have." I said. "But mom doesn't know I met you. She won't take everything through phone."

He smiled and nodded his head. "But you know that you are always welcome to move in. Whenever you want."

I clutched his palm and smiled. "I know."

"Good bye, Chloe." He said, gently pulling me into a hug.

"Good bye." I said, slowly hugging him back. I moved away when he let go of me and gave them a bright smile before turning on my heel and leaving.

I could feel my heartbeat, it was steady. I drew in a breath, and felt absolutely no heaviness in my chest. I felt like as th