A Galaxy Apart

Valerie’s POV

I heard what my mother said but I just couldn’t process it. What could she possibly mean by that?

There simply could be no way that was true.

“Mom, what are you talking about?” I asked.

It was Dad who answered for her, when Mom started to break down crying again.

“Years ago, we took in a servant who was pregnant and alone.”

“We didn’t,” Mom corrected “I did.”

“And I always loved your