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I never mentioned your dad, and that's because I was angry. He broke your mother's heart and married someone else. Though, a year after her death, he sent me a letter apologizing, saying he did it to protect her. His parents had arranged a marriage for him, and when he refused because he loved your mom, they threatened to cut him off. But then they threatened to cause harm to your mom and me. He knew they weren't bluffing because he knew what they were capable of. I wrote back to him and told him that your mom was late, but I didn't mention you. I was scared he would take you from me. I know I was selfish, but you were my only family, and I just couldn't let you go. A few days ago, I wrote to him and told him about you. I know if he gets the letter, he will come for you. Please go with him, Avery. You deserve a chance at a better life. With all my love, Grandma I finished reading the letter, my eyes welling up with tears. I felt a mix of emotions - shock, anger, sadness, and confusion. Why had Grandma kept this secret from me? Why had she never told me about my dad? As I stood there, trying to process everything, I heard a knock at the door. I wiped my tears, wondering who it could be. I wasn't expecting anyone. I opened the door, and my heart skipped a beat. A tall, handsome, elderly-looking man in his late forties, wearing an expensive black suit, stood at the door. His green eyes, identical to mine, sparkled with a mix of curiosity and sa