I remembered every word.
Nolan continued quietly. “He said, ‘Don’t make her choose between us.’” GetWriting Tools
I turned to Richard. “Tell me he’s mistaken.”
“He misunderstood.”
Nolan shook his head. “You reminded me when I turned sixteen. And again last Christmas.”
Richard’s expression hardened. “I was teaching you independence.”
I could stay until I turned eighteen.
“You told a twelve-year-old he had an expiration date?”
“Emma, don’t exaggerate.”
If I’d known what else Richard had planned, I would’ve thrown him out right then and there.
Nolan interrupted. “I saved money from my part-time job. I can manage for a little while.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
I was teaching you independence.
His eyes filled. “Because you wanted a son so badly. I didn’t want you to regret choosing me.”
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For six years, my son had been counting down to the day he thought I’d stop loving him.
