Chapter 126

Daniel's pov

Twelve years ago.

“And the winner for this round is Darius Fisher!” The announcer announced.

I clapped happily as Dad won his third game in a row.

Maya clapped, too, clearly as excited as I was, even though she was supposed to be clapping for her father and not my dad.

Her dad had lost twice somehow even though he was supposed to be the best.

“Your daddy is really good, Danny,” she smiled wide at me and I wanted to put her smile in a jar so I could look at it whenever I wanted to.

“Thank you, your daddy too.”

I said to her, smiling wide.

I was very happy that Dad was winning. Mom had said things would be good between us if he won and I couldn't wait.

“Mom, can we get Dad something on our way home?” I looked up at my mom. She was frowning and I couldn't understand why. Dad was winning.

I thought this would make her happy. Why wasn't she happy?

“Mommy, are you okay?” I asked one more time.

“Yes, darling, yes I am.* She finally looked at me.

“Do y