On Christmas

was brave.”

She stared at her sandwich.

“Grandma said nobody would believe me because kids exaggerate.”

A sharp pain went through my chest.

Daniel’s jaw tightened.

I kept my voice calm.

“Grandma was wrong.”

“She said you would choose Daddy over us.”

Daniel closed his eyes.

I reached for Lily’s hands.

“I will always choose you. I chose Daddy because I love him.continue reading …