Daddy, can we invite my real dad over for Father’s Day dinner

listen.”

I cross my arms.

“Then explain.”

Emily wipes her eyes.

“Daniel has been helping us,” she says.

I frown.

“Helping us how?”

She looks at the floor.

“You know how hard things have been since the company cut your hours.”

I feel a flicker of confusion.

“Yes…”

“Daniel has been dropping by to bring groceries. Sometimes he fixes things around the house.”

I glance continue reading …