I Thought My Dad Was Cheating on My Mom After My Graduation – but What He Was Really Hiding Left Me Speechless

She laughed through her tears. “I did.

Your daughter needed to know what kind of man her father is.”

I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I burst into tears right there on the porch, and Dad wrapped his arms around me, holding me tight while I sobbed into his shoulder.

“I’m so sorry,” I whispered over and over. “I’m so sorry, Dad.

I thought you were—”

“It’s okay, sweetheart,” he murmured, stroking my hair. “I get it. You were protecting your mom.

That’s exactly what I love about you. You’re loyal and fierce, and you stand up for the people you love.”

After Melissa left, I told Mom everything through my tears. She sat me down on the couch, holding my hands in hers, and smiled this knowing, peaceful smile.

“Oh, honey,” she said softly.

“Your father told me from the very start. He just didn’t want to scare anyone or violate Melissa’s privacy until we knew she’d be okay.”

She knew? I thought.

I felt like an idiot, but also incredibly grateful.

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