That simple question broke my heart more deeply than anything the doctor had said.
No, honey. I was afraid of losing you, but he chose the worst way to deal with that fear.
Emily pressed the music box against her chest.
“Can I see him?” But only if you stay by my side.
Together we went down to the lobby.
Mike was standing by a window. It had changed a lot. He had lost weight, had gray strands in his hair and deep dark circles surrounded his eyes.
When he saw us, he was unable to move.
Emily held on to my hand.
Mike fell to his knees, but he didn’t try to get close.
“Hi, Emily.
My daughter watched him carefully.
Are you my dad?
Mike’s eyes filled with tears.
“Yes. But I’ve been a very bad father.
“Grandpa says that bad people can sometimes also do good things.
Mike lowered his head.
Your grandfather is a very kind man.
