Alexander Burke

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“I can’t, Dad,” I said as I paced around my room. “I already made plans with them and I can’t cancel it at the last minute,” I added, running my fingers through my hair.

My father had already made his decision and he didn’t want to change his mind. “You have to find a way to tell her. I need you to come here alone.”

I stopped pacing, took a deep breath, and continued. “If they aren’t coming with me, then I’m not coming either,” I replied, ...