A Father Claimed
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His words sent a thrill through me, but Susan beamed with uncontained joy.
I opened my mouth to tell my father the truth, but I hesitated. I remembered Susan's promise—she only needed one day to experience this life, and then she would return my father to me.
So, I swallowed my urge to speak.
"Dad, uh… Do you need a housekeeper at home?"
Susan shot me a look, silently pleading with my father not to keep me around.
My fists clenched tightly. I couldn't believe she was going back on her word.
My father turned to me, his gaze softening with an unexpected warmth.
Then, slowly shaking his head, he murmured, "It's… it's uncanny how much you look like her."
He then asked, "Are you married?"
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