Daddy’s Obsession
“I’m not doing this just because she’s my niece. It’s because I love her.”
“That’s fine. You can love your niece, she’s like a daughter to you, she’s…”
“No, Mari.” He stepped closer, pulling me along with him. “I love Caelia, just like a man would love a woman. I love her so much that I can’t imagine living my life without her. Mari, my life without Caelia would be void of happiness and warmth. She’s my life, she’s everything I need to stay alive, she’s…” He stopped and looked into my eyes before turning back to my mom, whose mouth was wide open. “I love her more than you can ever imagine.” He stopped again, staring down at my stomach for a few seconds before looking back up. “And…”