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Chapter 16  After Keith left, my mother came out holding Oliver. I wasn’t sure if Oliver had overheard  our conversation.  He handed me a piece of cookie.  “Mommy, don’t be…

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Chapter 15  As soon as I arrived at the Mitchell Family estate with Oliver, my mother immediately ushered him to the kitchen to enjoy the pastries she had made. Although…

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Chapter 14  Keith wouldn’t reveal Lynley’s true parentage; the Barber Family couldn’t afford such a scandal.  “Acelynn, it was you who sent me that photo, wasn’t it? You wanted me…

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Chapter 13  Meeting Keith again was in court, with irrefutable evidence. Acelynn had nowhere to  run.  Keith’s face was grim. “Do you really have to do this? She is Lynley’s…

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Chapter 12  After putting Oliver to sleep, I called Jeremy to confirm. He was silent for a long time before speaking slowly.  “I thought it was you who didn’t want…

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Chapter 11  After the meeting, Lynley wanted to come home with me. He looked up at me, tugging on my sleeve.  “Mommy, I want to eat your cooking. Please let…

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Chapter 10  Oliver led me to his classroom, and only then did I realize that he and Lynley were in the same class, sitting in adjacent rows. He eagerly introduced…

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Chapter 9  + 5 Points  Oliver and I stared at each other for a while. Suddenly, he threw himself at my legs.  “Mommy, I’m hungry.”  His eyes were wide and…

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Chapter 8  I stood frozen, unsure of how to react, then felt a surge of frustration.  “What is wrong with you? You have your child call me ‘Mom‘? Is this…

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Chapter 7  “Acelynn, make no mistake, Lynley is my child. Even if he calls you ‘Mommy, you have no right to claim him as your own.” I reached out for…