Chapter 7: Dark Secrets

I could feel tears escaping down my cheeks, as I beheld the forthcoming pain.

But instead of asking me what was wrong, Daddy just stared and put his arms around me, in attempts of consoling me.

For once, however, I chose not to push him away. I actually allowed him to stroke my hair, to coddle and to comfort my soul when it was hurting.

“There, there. Everything will be all right, love. Don’t you worry…” Stifling a sob ...