connect with the father he had never known.
After Leo finished his apple slices, he ran into the living room to test his new building strategy.
Jessi put down her knife and wiped her hands.
“He likes you,” she said.
“He’s an incredible boy. You raised him beautifully.”
I stood to face her.
“You did all of it alone while I was hiding behind the Army and my wounded pride.”
Her arms folded.
“I didn’t raise him alone because I wanted to, Ivan. I did it because I thought you
