We hurried over to him right away.”I discovered it two years ago,” Leo gasped. “I sensed something inside the bunny, and it had a tiny tear. I was too afraid to see the video at home, so I watched it on the school library computer.”Don’t send me away, please.
His voice broke entirely. “Everything Mom said was visible to me. about my father’s departure. about not wanting me. And I became terrified that you would believe there was a problem with me as well if you knew the truth, that my true father didn’t want me. that perhaps you would also not want me.
His face was buried in his hands. I never allow anyone to touch my Fluffy because of this. I was terrified that you would discover it and banish me.”
I drew him into my embrace. “Listen to me, Leo, sweetheart. Your identity is not defined by whatever your biological father did or did not do. Nothing.”But according to Mom, he went. I wasn’t wanted by him. What happens if I’m not feeling well?”I was terrified that you would discover it and banish me.”
Leo’s back was touched by Amelia as she knelt next to us. “There’s nothing wrong with you, sweetheart. You’re wanted and loved. Not because of where you came from, but because of who you are.”So I won’t be sent away?” Leo muttered.
I squeezed him closer. “Never. Leo, you’re my son. You were my choice. You will always be my choice. Nothing alters that.
Leo finally allowed himself to think he was safe as he leaned into me completely, his entire body trembling with relief. genuinely secure.
I got a stunning realization at that very moment: The truth hadn’t broken him. It had set him free. Furthermore, it had not altered my affection for him. It had become more profound.You are cherished and desired.
Family has nothing to do with blood, biology, or the person who gave you life. Who arrives and remains is what matters. who, regardless of the secrets that are revealed, picks you each and every day.
I have a son named Leo. Love says so, not because heredity dictates it. And the only important fact is that.
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