Sophia’s P.O.V

 “He doesn’t,” I said firmly. “He was hurt, and angry, and trying to make sense of things in a way that wasn’t fair to any of us. And I’m sorry he dragged you into that. But Daddy Nathan is not a bad man. He loves you. He has always loved you. Even before he said it out loud.”

Sara blinked at me, hesitating. “But…was dad right? Did he just...want you around and not us?”

“No,” I said without even thinking. “Never. And if you ever ...