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TheVisit–2Mom gave me a teary smile, and Dad patted my shoulder.It was during a day when we were still together. I had just casually mentioned it to Thea. I told her if I ever had a son,I’d name him Orion. The factthatshe had considered my thoughts and would have been willing to give him a name I liked if it had been a boy meant the whole fucking worldtome.Before any of us could say anything else, a nursecalledfor me.“We arranged it. You’re her father,youshould see her,” Mom said.I nodded to her and followed thenurse.After they fitted me with protective gear,sheledme into a room and directly to my daughter.Seeing hersosmall with tubes attached to her body made my knees weak.“Is she going tobeokay?”I choked out.I didn’t know I could love someone so deeply that I feltsocompletely consumed by it, butI was wrong.In that moment, Phoenix became my world. I doubted anyone could ever be as important to measshe was.“Yes.She’s recovering wellsofar, and we believe she’ll be fine,” the nurse answered with akind smile.I know every father probably thinks this, but damn, Phoenix was beautiful.I touched her tiny face,unable to believe that Thea had created such a perfect life. She meant everything to me,and she now had my heart.IthankedTheabecauseif she hadn’t told me she was pregnant, I would have missed outon the best gift anyone could ever give me.Although I might stillbein prison for the next few years, I would do everything in my power to protect her,and because of her, I would be on my best behavior just to get paroled.I stayed with her for afewmore minutes before the head nurse told me it was timeto1/3The Visit–2leave.Leaving my daughter broke my heart, but I had no choice. ThosefewminutesIcould spend with her werethebest moments of my life.Next, I went to see Thea. Fuck, I loved her so much. Seeing her like this caused me pain beyond words. I would forever regret ruining my chance with her,but I was starting to realize that everything happens for a reason. It might not make sense,maybenever will,but there was a reason behind it all.Iwas holding her hand when Mom came in to tell me my time was up. I sighed but nodded.“I will always love you, Thea. I hope you know that.” I told her motionless body.Leaving took all my willpower, but I remembered my promise to Phoenix to get out early.Leaving her room, I went to hug my parents. The guards were getting ready to put the handcuffs back on me whenIris’svoice came from behind.“Kane?”I turned to face her. During my time with Thea, we’d become friends. She was like thesisterInever had.“I’m still mad at you, but I’m glad you’re here. I’m sorry I didn’t come to see you.”“It’s fine, Iris,Iunderstand.”“Can I hug you? I miss my friend.”I nodded, and she came rushing into my arms. I held her tight, feeling almost complete, but not quite.“Take care,” I whispered.“You too, Kane,” she whispered back. “When things settle down, I’ll come visit you.”“I’ll look forward to thatday.”I let her go only to see Roman glaring at me. I glared right back. I hated him too, because2/3The Visit 2he hadn’t treated Thea well either. I just never understood why Iris was still with him.I hugged my parents one last time, then let the guards put the handcuffs back on me.As they led me back to prison, I found myself praying for another miracle – one where Thea would wake up and Phoenix would thrive.This time, I actually believed the Moon Goddess might be listening.ChapterCommentsLIKEPOST COMMENT NOW< SHARE3/3 TheVisit–2 The Visit – 2 Mom gave me a teary smile, and Dad patted my shoulder. It was during a day when we were still together. I had just casually mentioned it to Thea. I told her if I ever had a son,I’d name him Orion. 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Next, I went to see Thea. Fuck, I loved her so much. Seeing her like this caused me pain beyond words. I would forever regret ruining my chance with her,but I was starting to realize that everything happens for a reason. It might not make sense,maybenever will,but there was a reason behind it all. , maybe , Iwas holding her hand when Mom came in to tell me my time was up. I sighed but nodded. I “I will always love you, Thea. I hope you know that.” I told her motionless body. Leaving took all my willpower, but I remembered my promise to Phoenix to get out early. Leaving her room, I went to hug my parents. The guards were getting ready to put the handcuffs back on me whenIris’svoice came from behind. Iris’s “Kane?” ” I turned to face her. During my time with Thea, we’d become friends. She was like the sisterInever had. I “I’m still mad at you, but I’m glad you’re here. I’m sorry I didn’t come to see you.” “It’s fine, Iris,Iunderstand.” I “Can I hug you? I miss my friend.” I nodded, and she came rushing into my arms. I held her tight, feeling almost complete, but not quite. “Take care,” I whispered. “You too, Kane,” she whispered back. “When things settle down, I’ll come visit you.” “I’ll look forward to thatday.” day . ” I let her go only to see Roman glaring at me. I glared right back. I hated him too, because 2/3 The Visit 2 he hadn’t treated Thea well either. I just never understood why Iris was still with him. I hugged my parents one last time, then let the guards put the handcuffs back on me. As they led me back to prison, I found myself praying for another miracle – one where Thea would wake up and Phoenix would thrive. This time, I actually believed the Moon Goddess might be listening. ChapterComments Chapter Comments LIKE POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE 3/3
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