(Complete) Michael Bassett will do anything to protect his daughter even if it means sending her away. Soon he finds his trips east mean more than just seeing his daughter, because with each one he gets closer to the mysterious woman he wants to sav...
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Anna stood and left the room without saying a word.
"I told her we'd need some privacy. Now I need you to answer honestly so I can help you and Anna."
"I don't want my daughter to miss out on life because she's a mother. I don't regret my choices, but I want more for her. I don't want to be spending her college fund on diapers. It's bad enough I'm paying for airfare."
"Was she exaggerating about the situation at home?"
"No, I can't do anything in town except go to work. They have torn our town apart. The folks supporting Anna tell me quietly. They're too afraid to speak out."
"So you'd prefer adoption."
"Yes, but I would never force it. The thing is, I always thought I'd have more children. I just never met the right woman. If I managed to, how could I have a baby if I tell Anna I don't want hers?"
"There is a huge difference between having a child with a woman you love and raising your grandchild at what thirty...?"
"Thirty-five."
"My goal is for Anna to make the right decision on her own. We only have a few moments. Do you have any questions for me?"
Mike didn't have to think. "Is she happy here? I worry about her."
"She misses you, but she is content."
"What about the other boy... Cole?"
"She has never mentioned a concern. My turn. Will there be a trial?"
"I don't know. They're waiting on DNA results."
"Let me know because I'll need to prepare her."
Mike nodded and groaned. "When will this ever end?"
"Just keep loving her."
She stood and ushered him to the door their time was up.
They stepped into the parking lot. "Do you want to go out to dinner?" Anna shrugged. "We could get takeout and eat it in Maribelle's kitchen."
"Can we?" Anna asked excitedly.
He nodded. "And you can even do your homework. I'll let Alison know we aren't coming. Bryan's working."
"I know his schedule, Dad." Anna sounded like a moody teenager. He had missed that.
"Do you want to talk about anything from our meeting?"
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