ning at Gr

dashed over like a little rocket. "Wow! Dad, you're even more ha

s leg, and her eyes were filled w

ttie's smile was like sunshine, which war

tened in

upon seeing Lottie's delicate face. "She

n vanished in an instan

as she saw Lottie

orful list. "This is what Lot

ngs. It included telling bedtime stories, going to the am

ottie's eyes, which

back the word

tie lay in bed and gaze

s a princess..." Greg stiff

fallen asleep yet. "Dad, when will

mor

go on the Ferris wheel!" Lottie

tories and finally manag

suddenly recalled Kole's words. "He

fted uncontrollably

rget those nights he

back then, they would be

n would only use the baby as a to

tried not to think abo

cess dress and twirled in front of the mirror with excitement.

her heart as she watche

suitors, but Lottie had neve

nds were

een and Lottie waite

legs swung. She cast glances upstairs now an

longer. Maybe he

k, eleven

mile gradu

choice but t

have pressing business today. We'll go to the amus

ld be faintly heard

there yourself. I'l

word before the cal

d already

y opened Rena's soc

ed a photo of Greg's back.

s nice to be cared for

were filled

ly stroked Lottie's face. "Lottie, D

hed her skirt. "But a dad never b

ly and said, "Doe

d. The question was

asked herself the same

g never

on as Rena showed up, Greg

y having sex in bed, Greg would

eep her tears from falling. "How about I take you to the amusement park today

ed a smile, but she wa

and led her out. She felt

Maybe she shouldn't let