Inside were letters.
Dozens.
Some yellow. Some yellow.
Daniel took the first.
I saw his expression change as he read.
What does it say?
He didn’t answer me.
He handed me the letter.
It was addressed to Michael.
Signed by Daniel’s mother.
“Don’t come to the house. Robert suspects. If he finds the truth about Daniel, he will destroy us all.”
I felt my breathtaking.
Daniel lifts his eyes.
– What truth?
Michael had tears in his eyes.
I am your biological father.
No one said anything.
Only the rain was heard hitting the window.
Daniel burst into a short laugh, devoid of any cheerfulness.
– No.
Michael is not moving.
I am so sorry.
– No!
Daniel is getting up.
My father raised me. He taught me to ride a bike. He took me to school. He…
His voice was broken.
Michael nodded.
– I know. And I’m not trying to take his place.
