Never In My Plan

"Dad is someone who brought you to the world with me. He and I will take care of you together. We are both your closest family members in the world." Valerie tried to explain to Lily with simple words. "Just like when you were at school, Sadie's mom and dad took her to and from school and played with her. The man sitting by Sadie's mom was Sadie's dad."

Lily nodded, half understanding, but she was