After speaking with Sabrina, Emma decided it was time to let her father know what was going on.
“Daddy? Are you awake?” she called gently approaching his room.
“Yes, sweetheart. I am. Come in.”
Emma walked in and saw that her father was sitting on the side of his bed. He patted the space next to him.
“Did you sleep well?”
“Not very well. I overheard… some things.”
“You were awake last night?”
“Not the whole time… I heard when Will was here. You… are leaving him. And… you are hurting.”
“I’m so sorry, Daddy,” Emma held his hands. “I know you were so excited for me when I got married. But I can’t be with him anymore. Please don’t be sad.”
“I am only sad… because you are sad.”
“I’ll be okay. I’ve got a new job in Lyncrest. We’re going to start
