CLARAIt was past one week and none of us said a word. To each other, of course. The morning came and I avoided him like one would avoid a leprosed man. Ignoring him like he never existed. Because he didn't exist to me, at least, not any longer. “Good morning, Mom.” “Hi, baby—” Mom looked up from the table where she sat. “I'm hoping you slept well last night. Come join me for breakfast—” It was a juicy offer but I shook my head, wearing my bag as I walked towards the door. “I'll get something on my way to school.” “Morning, Dad.” I stopped in my tracks at the sound of that voice. One I would recognize anywhere. “Good morning.” My stepfather greeted Caleb. He had joined Mom at the table, and there was no way I would walk away without saying a word to the older man who was also my daddy. Turning around, I wore a smile I didn't mean. “Good morning, Dad.” I mouthed, removing the smile on my countenance when I felt Caleb look at me. “I was about to leave for school when I heard y
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