The Unseen Daughter

"I certainly had to attend, Dad," Lenora answered while bowing slightly—an automatic respectful gesture. "This is a big event for the Ashbourne family".

Gideon nodded—his eyes sweeping Lenora from head to toe with assessing gaze. But there was no suspicion. No questions. No awareness that the woman before him wasn't the daughter he thought.

Lenora felt something bitter in her chest, but relieved a