“Even if it’s a good secret?”
“Yes. Especially if it makes you feel uncomfortable.”
She remained silent for several seconds.
“Daddy said I’m not ready yet.”
“Not ready for what?”
But just then, Daniel returned from work. Lily jumped from the couch and ran to him.
Once again, he leaned down and whispered something into her ear.
This time, instead of smiling, my daughter looked at me nervously. My heart sank.
Two days later, something happened that made it impossible for me to continue telling myself that everything was fine.
