"I saw you on the cover of the Hourglass edition," her mother said proudly, "and I couldn't resist buying it. You look stunning, as always, my I.T. girl."

She winked.

Shelly blushed.

"Mom! Stop it already."

"What? I am telling the truth... I'm proud of you, honey. I wish your father was alive to see how much you've grown. You know, your biological dad is still alive..."

"Mom, you are still my mother, and Dad is still my father. You don't need to explain it any ...