Goodbye to the Stand-in
But strangely enough, just as I was about to speak again, Natalie started squirming in my arms, insisting on getting down.
Thinking that she might be feeling unwell, I asked worriedly, "What's wrong, Natalie?"
"Mommy…" Natalie's clear voice rang out. "Daddy and Aunt Lynda… Marriage certificate."
Her words weren't all that clear, but everyone present wasn't stupid. They immediately understood what she was trying to say.
While still reeling from the shock, I realized that this was a golden opportunity, handed to me on a silver platter.
Natalie had presented me with this rare opportunity. She would've taken that beating for nothing if I hadn't utilized it well.