A Stranger Called Father

Celine followed them.

Her heart pounded, thinking about how to greet him or what to say.

If it's the father I haven't seen in over twenty years, what should I do? Slap him? Or acknowledge him? What if he doesn't recognize me? I don't even know the man's name. And how am I supposed to face Brooke after this?

Panicked, the rapid click of her heels echoed in the hallway. The two men chatting ahead he