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“Hello, Dad,” I greeted him immediately after he picked up the call.

“Hey, Princess,” He greeted in his deep voice, and I smiled.

“How are you doing? It's been a while since I've spoken with you,” He said.

“Yeah, it is. I'm doing fine here, in school and my swimming lessons,” I told him.

“That's great,”

“Yep,”

“How are things with you, Dad?” I asked him.

“Well, I'm coping here, I've been trying several jobs here,” He told me and I smiled wearily.

“Don't worry, you'll find the one suitable for you, Dad,” I assured him.

“I know, Hailey,”

“How's your mum?” He asked while I adjusted myself in the bed.

“She's fine, I'm trying to get along with her,” I responded, and he chuckled softly.

“That's great to hear, Princess,” He sounded a bit calm.

“Yeah,”

“Hailey got to go, I will call you soon,” He notified.

“Okay, Dad, I love you,” I muttered.

“I love you too, princess,” He reciprocated and hung up the call.

I sighed in frustration, laying my back on the bed. There hasn't been anything much