She faced Lucas. He looked as confused and shocked for his wife. "All these years I wanted to find my parents for only one reason. I wanted them to see I even though I was poor I could provide the basic things I needed for survival." She sobbed. "I wanted them to see even though I had no one, I was fine. But then after all these years, I finally found them. You. And now I realize I don't want all those things. I just want to be loved. I want a father who will tell me I can't date particular boys and mother who will support me if he makes me happy. I am just really tired of being alone." She finally broke down.
Lucas engulfed her in a hug. He looked at his wife to receive another broken look. He wished he could take a fraction of what his daughter went through. She deserved so much more. H
