Chapter 162: The Ghost of a Daughter[Alice's POV]I cradled the phone against my ear, pressing it so hard against my skin that the edge dug in, a sharp anchor point in a spinning world. The harsh glare of the screen illuminated the dark, desolate feeling that had taken up residence in my chest."Camilla," I whispered, fighting back the sob that threatened to choke me. "Baby, I’m here. I’m so sorry I’m not there."But it wasn’t my apologies that she was seeking. "Why don't you want me anymore?" she pressed.The question hit me like a physical slap. It knocked the breath out of my lungs. Don't want me anymore? The idea was so absurd, so monstrous, that for a second I couldn't speak."What? No, sweetheart, no," I choked out, tears blurring my vision. "I want you more than anything. I love you so much. More than the sun and the stars, more than anything."As I assured her, I stared at the screen, at the little camera, imploring her to see in my face how much I meant it."Then why did you
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