Chapter 36

When Dad started to talk, I’m all ears for me not to miss even the single detail of whatever he says. Dad talk first about his best friend, Andrea. I was hurt by what I found out today but not the worst. I think, that's also because I grew up not close to my Mom.

“I feel in love with her. We planned the future together. When you came, Andrea was the happiest woman I’ve ever seen. She is excited to see you. She is excited to talk to you and all.” I don't know but suddenly there is some heat inside me from what Dad said. It caught my attention.

"Not a day goes by that she doesn't sing a lullaby or read a storybook for you. She hardly ever noticed me before because she focused her attention on you.” Dad laughed slightly as he recalled his and Andrea's pasts.

"For nine months, she did nothing but tell me her plans to you. Cassandra, you are the center of her life.” Dad said and with that,