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I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly before wiping off the flow of tears from my eyes with the back of my palm with steady breath, new flow of energy seemed to be charging right through me.

I took two unsure steps towards my parent and stopped. Their eyes solemn and barely looking at me in the face. I scoffed under my breath for a moment not knowing what else to do or say.

I mean, are they afraid of me or just ashamed of everything they have kept hidden from me all these while.

"So, I was freaking adopted?" I questioned, the word tasting like bitter pills in my mouth as I stared at both my parent, each with guilt clouding their features.

"Yes but that doesn't in any way change how we feel about you sweetie. You are our child. Our little girl and we love you" Mom had reached out and held my shaky hands and I could only let my eyes clenched shut in pain.

This Isn't a joke.

I was freaking adopted.

"Who are my real paren