When Family Chose a Boat Over My Future: A Military Daughter’s Journey to Independence

gentle compassion. “He was your father?”

Tanya nodded, still unable to force out words.

Richie pulled her into his arms as she finally broke down completely.

“We’ll figure this out together,” he promised. “We’ll talk to your mom. We’ll get the full truth.”

Tanya pulled away slightly, wiping her cheeks with the back of her hand.

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