Chapter 3: A Father's Choice
That evening, Daniel found Emily sitting alone on the backyard swing.
She quickly wiped away her tears when she saw him.
"I'm sorry, Daddy."
"I'll make another one."
The words shattered him.
She thought she was the one who had done something wrong.
Daniel knelt in front of her.
"No, sweetheart."
"You never have to earn someone's kindness."
He gently handed her the restored gift.
"I'll keep this forever."
Emily wrapped her tiny arms around his neck.
For the first time in months...
She smiled.
Inside the house, Daniel packed Victoria's belongings into two suitcases.
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When she protested, he calmly placed the security tablet on the table.
"You don't belong in the same home as my daughter anymore."