My chest hurt so bad I could barely breathe.Before we came, the police had already checked Wade—a drunk, gambler.He bought a little girl because he couldn't have kids. His wife? Driven off years ago.Before this, I kept wondering how she was living.When I saw her on the ridge, she looked fine. I'd quietly let out a breath.Now, seeing those marks, my chest twisted.I rushed at Wade and slapped him as hard as I could. "Just wait. This isn't over."That night, I took her home, bathed her, bought her new clothes.The next day, I brought her to the hospital to see Mom.After that last emergency surgery, Mom made it. With a heart stent, she was doing a lot better.Once the DNA results came back, the truth was obvious.I'd already told my parents I'd pick up Leah first, then bring her to see them.The second I stepped into the hospital room and saw Lily, I frowned."What are you doing here?"My voice turned ice-cold.Lily shrank behind my dad. "After you left, I had nowhere
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