I stood in the kitchen, uneasy. My daughter Lily had grown distant, and her silence worried me. One day, while tidying her backpack, I found a shocking note: “I’m your real dad. Meet me behind the school.”On the appointed day, I watched as Lily approached a man I recognized—Jeff, a former coworker. Listening from a distance, I heard him claim to be her real father, insisting her late mother, Kate, had kept it secret.
Furious, I confronted him, declaring my role as Lily’s father. She was confused, but I reassured her that I had been there for her every step of her life.Later, I uncovered the truth: Jeff was a manipulative liar with a criminal history. I explained everything to Lily, and she finally felt at peace. Days later, Jeff was arrested for stalking another family. Despite the turmoil, Lily and I grew stronger together, united by love and trust.
