Gilbert let out a soft laugh, as if he’d just heard a ridiculous joke.

He turned to look at Zachary, eyes filled with disbelief.

“One more chance?”

He chuckled again, then looked away.

But that laugh— it hit Zachary like a slap in the face.

His heart sank.

Gilbert sighed deeply, “Mr. Adams,” he began, voice calm but firm, “A question for you, someday, you have a daughter. One you love more than ...