Marisa stopped on the veranda and turned around. “You know what? When she breaks your heart, don’t come to me in tears.”
After that, she departed. When I secured the door, my hands were still trembling.Hold onto your charity case.
However, I’m not going to leave empty-handed.
When I looked back, Avery was standing with a pale face at the bottom of the stairs. She had listened to everything.”Dad,” she muttered. “I didn’t mean to…”I took two steps across the room and said, “I know, sweetheart.” “I know you didn’t do anything.”
At that moment, she began to cry softly, as if she was ashamed to show it to me.She apologized, her voice cracking. “I thought you’d believe her.”I am aware that you did nothing.
I cradled her in my arms as if she were still three years old and the world was still attempting to snatch her away.I muttered into her hair, “I’m sorry I ever asked you that question. But pay close attention to me. Nothing is worth losing, not even a career, a woman, or a lot of money.”
She took a whiff. “So you’re not mad?””I’m angry,” I answered. “Just not at you.”
I submitted a police report the next day. Marisa had stolen from me and attempted to ruin my connection with my daughter, not for dramatic effect. Before Marisa could fabricate her own story, I also told my hospital supervisor the truth.
I submitted a police report the next day.
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