I didn’t get the chance to tell you that you were going to be a father.
Our daughter grew up strong and kind. She has your heart.
I lowered the letter slowly.
The room was silent.
Nine pairs of eyes were watching me.
I looked up at Tess.
“You knew?” I asked quietly.
She nodded, her voice barely holding. “We figured it out when we read the others.”
And suddenly, everything made sense.
The way she understood me without explanation.
The way we had always connected without trying.
I stood up and walked toward her, not even realizing I was moving until I was right in front of her.
