Simon smiled triumphantly. “It’s not too late for you to wake up and see the truth, Sammy. You’re my daughter, and as a father, I definitely won’t ignore my children and leave them to fend for themselves!”

“Thank you for being willing to give me another chance, Dad.” Samantha sounded infinitely grateful.

Simon was absolutely thrilled. He had suffered countless times since Samantha returned, and the most recent ended up with him being bedridden for three entire days. At long last, ...