“Why… why did she go to such lengths to change her own name?”
She had always been like this, willing to sacrifice everything for the people she loved.
“Grandpa.”
Cherise’s lips tightened as she clenched her fists. “Can you please tell me a little bit about my parents?”
Moved by Mr. Tanner’s sentiment, Cherise’s affection for her enigmatic mother deepened.
But because her mother was usually reserved, Cherise knew very little about her.
Mr. Tanner sighed, “It’s not a story filled with happiness.”
“Your mother and father were childhood sweethearts.”
“She was an orphan when she was a little girl. Once, your mischievous father sneaked out and met her when she was only seven years old.”
to her, and she brought her home as a companion for
in love, got married, and then you came along.”
did they get divorced?”
was clear that both of her parents were deeply
nineteen years
change her name just for a daughter she had only known for
all, they were childhood
why did they
his work that he neglected your
protect her, which led her to turn her attention to the Miles
years
up or talk about it again.”
slowly made his way upstairs.
alone at the table, Cherise could hardly eat.
breath and called Lucy. Tm not feeling well. Can
are you upset?”
both of your parents,
bride-to-be with cold feet?”
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