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In the days following the game, Gwen expected

that Trent would come up with some other idea to get closer to his son. But Trent didn't make another attempt at contact between him and Jonah. Gwen wondered if Trent had lost interest now that he'd spent time with Jonah. Maybe he had realized that parenting just wasn't for him, and would rather have the freedom his life now offered, free of complications?

Or maybe you decided it was better to keep your child a secret after all? Gwen felt a perverse feeling of anger, wondering how Trent could choose to let Jonah go. The boy was so smart, caring and mature for his age, and no one could help but like him. He was still happy about the cabin story and all the souvenirs Trent had given him. Gwen had frowned at the sight of all those items.

expensive, but Trent simply explained that most of it came with the box, and since Jonah had been his guest, it was the least he could do.

Gwen had never seen Jonah so happy and excited, as he took every oppo