Cyra

When we finally leave the office, I feel stronger. So when Warren asks us how it went, I don’t break down. Instead, I lift my chin and tell him that my mother’s brother is exactly like my father and we won’t be creating any type of relationship with my mother’s family.

Warren looks at me a moment, then pulls me into a hug.

“I’m sorry. I know that must be very disappointing for you.”

“It is. But I’m not going to let it ruin my life. They haven’t been a part of my life up ...