C59 FIFTY-NINE

The closer I walked to Leon, the heavier my steps became.

"See! I'm not lying!"……..I quickly pulled him down…..I didn’t know what to do….I wish the ground would just open up and swallow me. My eyes met Leonel…..his reaction, his emotions, I couldn’t read them.

"Gem…..Gem….it’s….it’s really you!" Ruth said.

"I…..I….." I didn’t know what to say and Liam hugged my legs smiling.

"Daddy….