Heather’s heart sinks when her five-year-old daughter refuses to include her dad in her drawings. When Heather finally asks her little girl for an explanation, Lily reveals a startling truth about a secret her dad has been hiding.

The revelation leaves Heather completely speechless, unraveling a hidden part of their lives she never expected. I sat on the couch, holding the phone to my ear, listening to Lily’s teacher’s concerned voice.“Heather, is everything alright at home?”

Mrs. Thompson asked gently.

I felt a knot of worry tighten in my stomach. “What’s the matter, Mrs. Thompson?” I asked.