"I know; it's hard. But we can try." I clarified, but she shook her head, "No, we can not. I don't want her to know anything about it. Not now. Not in the future." My hand trembled, and my chest tightened with deep anguish.

"So, your decision is not going to change?" I met her eyes and wished she could deny that, but she answered in agreement, "No, Mark. I can only wish for you and Mom. You can think, I'm a cowardly lover and daughter."

Her tears slipped from her eyes, and I felt my blood ...