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"And I was upset when you got pregnant because I wanted to string that no-good onads for how he treated you I was disappointed because I want the best for you, Kay, not a lifeti as usual because you didn’t struggle, you thrived I am truly awed by you"

Kay sat back, stunned "I never knew I guess we could both do better at co e really feel I’ worried I was safe the whole ti happen to me"

Henrietta wiped the tears from her eyes and stood "Yes, well, I’d like to hear what happened fro to do" Shenext to her father

"Now, I’d like to hear directly fro man, about what happened You show up on our doorstep one day and then the next thing we know, our daughter is gone for a month I’d like an explanation"

"Moroaned She walked over next to Eli, as if she could shield hihter truce didn’t extend to being nice to her man

"I am so sorry about this," she whispered to Eli She supposed she couldn’t expect her ood ti up their relationship

He pulled her closer and grinned "It’s fine"

"Now, pumpkin, your mother has a point We’re your parents We can’t help but worry I didn’t protect you from that last fella, but Ito hide shouldn’t ree," Eli added

Kay turned to glare at him "Whose side are you on?"

"Yours Always" Then he turned to her parents "I have no problehter and I’ anywhere I want to "

Henrietta covered her mouth with her hands "Marry her? Well, this is unexpected"

"Yes, ma’am I realize you don’t know me that well, but I plan to rectify that real soon There’s nothing more important than faht shooter I like this one"

"Well, come on in, Mr Alexander Come in and sit down" Henrietta beamed up at hi room

"Call me Eli, please"

"Do you work here in town, Eli?"

"I own a security co home I’ll open a secondary location in New Haven"

Henrietta looked back at Kay "He’s a business owner, Kaylee" She didn’t let go of Eli’s arured Kay would never bring hoain