ter

p. Her small hands clutched the hem of her mother

." Delya whimpered softl

gently stroking the hair of her thir

via, sitting beside Elena, lowered her head, her

than sad. "Daddy is mean! Why is Daddy s

sed against Elena's chest. "Delya loves

her eyes blurred as she watched the three girls so hurt

ughters so sad, but Elena didn't want them to hate their father.

ddy doesn't

y doesn't hate us, why did Dad

"Sometimes... adults make bad decisions. Daddy is confus

Olivia whispered, looking down. "

ave his own reasons. But you know what? Mommy's love for you is gr

-stained face. "But I

m Delya's cheek. "One day, Daddy will realize that you a

struggling to accept all of this. But they

est woman Auntie has ever known. You must be strong too, okay? You have Momm

. Olivia sighed heavily, while Ka

ing them like this," T

es remained misty. "Me too, Tam.

end's hand, offerin

usted. Olivia and Katty dragged themselves to their rooms

ep." Delya pleaded

r little daughter's back.

eyes. After making sure Elena could

. If you need anyth

u, Tam. I don't know wh

he three children with love. "T

ed slowly, while Dely

room and put her to bed. Olivia and Katty

eds, gently stroking eac

ou hate Daddy. Even though your Daddy-"

ded, though there was s

p breath; her he

er let her children feel unloved. No matt

r what h

t Mommy find a new Daddy for us?" Ol

husband, a new Daddy for me, O