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ago.”
    My Dad — he’s my real dad. I went my whole life thinking that he was. Then I found out he wasn’t. And now I know that he is . Ugh, this is all kinds of screwed up. “Why did you keep just one of us? And what about our real mom? Where is she?”
    “Her name was Beverly, and she died. When Beverly was eight months pregnant with you two, she was in a car accident. She was in critical condition and had to choose between her own life or the two of you. Obviously, she chose you. She died just minutes after they performed an emergency c-section,” he explains. “When you were born, I had to tell Stephanie about the affair. She was furious. Rightfully so. When we were on the way to the hospital to pick the two of you up, she threatened me. She said I had to choose. Her and Stacy, or the two of you. I knew that she was serious. Somehow, before we got to the hospital, I convinced her to let me take one of you. The other going to Beverly’s sister, Mary.”
    Bridgett gasps as she hears her mom’s name. “But my mom didn’t know about the twins…”
    “I had the hospital keep Scarlett a secret from her. I didn’t want her to know, because I didn’t want you to know. I didn’t want you to think that I chose her over you. I did it for my family. It’s a decision that I have regretted every day since then. My family fell apart in ways I couldn’t imagine…” His eyes fill with tears. “Stephanie was very cold after we adopted Scarlett. It was obvious that she hated Scar… No, not really you, Scarlett… She hated what you represented. Every time she looked at you, she saw my betrayal. She became cold and withdrawn, even from Stacy.”
    I sit there, looking at him. I’m not sure what to think about what he’s saying. I’m not sure how I’m supposed to respond. I’m so shocked. I’m not sure if I’m more angry with my dad for keeping this secret, or at my mom for being such an evil bitch that separated us.
    My dad continues talking. This time, he’s just talking to me. “When you were three years old, you started playing the guitar. We thought it was just a phase, but once we realized how talented you were things turned around. Stephanie… she… changed. She seemed taken with you. For the first time, I felt like she really loved you like a mother loves her daughter. That was why I pushed you so hard. I guess I thought if you were a star that somehow it would fix my marriage. For that, I can never tell you how sorry I am.”
    “What about Stacy?” I asked him. “Is she your daughter? Or is she adopted? And why did you kick her out when she got pregnant?”
    “Stacy is adopted. Stephanie couldn’t have her own kids, so we decided to adopt,” he explains. “And we didn’t know Stacy was pregnant when we kicked her out. I’d like to say it’s your mom’s fault, but I didn’t stand up to her. I should have put my foot down. But when we kicked Stacy out, she was using drugs. Stephanie was worried about the negative effect it would have on you. I just… I should have stopped it. I should have gotten Stacy the help she needed. But I didn’t. I am glad to hear that she has turned out alright. After your mother kicked her out, I had a private investigator keep an eye on her. I paid for her a place to live, for a card, for food, and even for her to go to college.”
    I wonder why Stacy never told me that.
    “I would love to see her again. And I’d love to meet my grandchild.”
    “Maybe you should try contacting Stacy…” I suggest.
    “I’ve tried. She refuses to talk to me. I can’t blame her for it though. I hope she forgives me someday.” He looks between the two of us. “I only hope the two of you can forgive me.”
    “Why didn’t my mom tell me that I’m actually her niece? Why did she lie to me about where I came from?”
    “Because she’s a psychotic bitch,” Alec answers.
    It’s the truth. But he didn’t have to put it like that. “Alec!” I scold him.
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