CHAPTER 44
Luis
We were now seated around the dining table, and Hope was simply smiling at Ariella as if I were not the one she was meant to be smiling at. It is true that she has grown accustomed to her presence and likes her more than me.
I am not sure why I am afraid of my daughter being attached to Ariella, even though she appears to be happy around her. Emily's comments repeated in my head: "Luis, do not trust that woman near your kid."
"Hello, everyone; I apologize for being late," Annie began as she took her seat next to Ariella.
“It's OK you're a permanent part of us anyway," Emily smiled.
Ariella looked up and grinned, knowing that it was an oblique reference to her. I got up and went upstairs before asking Hope to come fetch me for her bedtime story, as her mother was not
