C38 Daddy Dearest

DESTINY

I couldn’t believe my eyes! There in the kitchen doorway was my father and Lord Barrington. The room spun, and I fell into James’ arms.

“Destiny!” I heard James’ voice from far away. He patted my face, and I shoved his hand away. They made me sit on a barstool in the kitchen. Mrs. Donahue shoved a glass of water against my lips.

“Daddy?” I wasn’t dreaming, he was there