“I don't get it. You hated me for leaving.” She nods and looks down at her lap. “I guess a part of me subconsciously always hoped you'd come back for her.” “I would have been there the whole time had you told me. You have to know that.” The topic of why she never told me isn't one we've ever talked about. It's one of those things that can't be changed, so I've left it in the past. But now, knowing she chose Brenna's middle name with my mother in mind, I have to ask. “Why didn't you reach out? And don't go bringing up my number being changed. There were other ways for you to get in touch with
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