Daddy, is she my mom?

walked toward the exit of the mansion. "You can han

smile. "You guys look down on me.

d her gaze. "I'm sorry about that. I jus

," I assured her, even though I didn't know what to

i said as we wrapped each other in a tight hug. She wal

outcome. Jonah watched Naomi drive off, then t

e said. "I know a place wher

Before I knew it, a limo pulled up in front of us, and a man step

at was happening and tur

love. This is Ja

of their sockets. "Your as

keeping a few things under wrap

he interior was luxurious, far beyond anything I had ever experienced. Jonah slid in besi

erious expression. "I know this is all a

"How can I trust you, when you got the looks of someone who didn't ha

stand things." He rubbed his hand again his beard. "You might have heard of

s I took a surprising look at his outfit once more. "An

ttention. If I should be honest, I'm more than what your family saw me as. Ev

was at that moment it hit me hard. "Are yo

d. "You got

I couldn't believe I had gotten married to the ric

parents and everyone in the hall that impression?" I paused. "Jonah J

e me. I came that way because I didn't want to show myself to the crowd. The way people stared at

Tracey. I don't mind spending the rest of my life with you because I b

oked up at him and gave him a bright smile. I wanted to say

e whispered, "I'm alr

hing, I knew this was real. We were in this together, and for t

hands entwined, driving t

**

fountains spraying crystal-clear water into the air. The mansion itself was a stunning blend of classic and modern architecture, with towering columns supporting

od at attention, each offering a polite bow and warm smile to welcome us. Their p

ith gleaming floors, a grand staircase, and a chandelier that sparkled like a constellation of sta

ely that it was Jonah's mother, her eyes sparkling with joy and she embraced me in a tight hug. "Welcome

k, feeling a sense of belonging that I hadn't expected. Jonah's mother pulled back and

ing nod. I felt relieved as I walked further