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And how did he quantify that?

He had to know that his child would never hurt or want for anything

No one could guarantee a pain-free existence There probably wasn’t such a thing Life wasn’t es He just wished to God he’d been more aware of the possibilities before he’d donated to science as a favor to a friend

“The truth is, I’ you, would shohat I needed to see, and that would be it”

Talley lifted her head Laid it on his thigh and closed her eyes He petted her head Slowly Lingering with his palh for her to knoas there, and for him to reassure himself that she was

“I really need to knohat’s going on here or I’ain,” she said

“I need to know that the children that I helped create are in happy, healthy environments”

“Children? You’re calling other women, as well?”

“There were three You’re the last”

“You’ve contacted the other two? Met with them?”

“One was an unsuccessful attenancy did not result”

“And the other?”

“Resulted in a ten-year-old girl who is a delight”

“You’ve met her?”

“No” And he didn’t need to do so “Her parents couldn’t conceive Their genetics weren’t compatible But her fatherthere’s not a irl”