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"What about Maddie?"

"A few days after your father returned froston

He introduced her as the nanny he and Caroline had hired"

"Did you tell her about the baby?"

"I have told no one, except you My sister didn't know until now As soon as your father returned home, I went back to the So about it, I know she does

That must be what she is afraid for me to find out"

Hayley paused "She doesn't want me to know the truth"

"You shouldn't jump to conclusions" Mrs Stephens warned

"I just need to tell my father what I know and he will have to tell me where I came from"

"Not so fast, missy" Anna's voice was firm "Do you not understand the consequences of that?"

Hayley sed hard

"If Mrs Sommers finds out that you are not her flesh and blood, it will ruin your father in more ways than you know"

"I don't understand"

"You certainly don't or you wouldn't be so quick to uncover the truth"