Lilieth
Whenever I found myself in close proximity to this man, I grew uncomfortable, and the same feeling is coursing through me now.
Discomfort. Anger. Resentment.
I saw him as an enemy before. Someone to despise and blame for the injustice. Now, I’m supposed to view him as my father.
How? How can such a change happen?
How can he be my father?
Clearing his throat, he looks around the room and says, “If it’s not asking for too much, could I have a word with Lilieth? Alone?”
Deo and Corey are the first to leave, followed by Anice. My mother squeezes my shoulder and then stops when she reaches his side. They clasp hands before he presses his forehead against hers, and I look away sharply or my mind will splinter into a thousand irretrievable pieces.
The door closes behind her, a
