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Now, with Dora's reminder, she was hit with the full weight of her neglect. Dora’s voice broke through her
thoughts. “Daddy doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday,” she said quietly.
“Why not?” Rachel asked, her curiosity piqued.
“Uncle Ronald toldabout Daddy's birthday,” Dora started, her voice soft and serious. “He said something bad
happened on that day, something that makes it too hard for Daddy to celebrate, so he hasn't done it for a really
long time. | really wanted to celebrate his birthday.”
Dora paused, gathering her thoughts. “I wanted to bring Daddy to see you that day so we could celebrate
together, but he said you had something very important to do and needed to be alone. He also said we shouldn't
disturb you, or you'd be upset. So we didn’t cto you.”
Rachel, her heart heavy, asked anxiously, “Did he say anything else?”
Dora furrowed her brow, thinking for a moment before her voice softened further. “He toldyou have a very
important friend you need to meet. Then, Dora’s words cslowly, as if choosing each one carefully. “I bought
him a cake, but he didn’t eat any of it. He said cakes are only sweet when shared with you, but he can’t have
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Rachel's breath caught in her throat, and tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill over.
Later that night, after Dora had finally fallen asleep, Rachel lay awake, her thoughts racing. Over the years, it felt
as though she had been the one receiving, never fully giving back. The realization hit her like a wave, washing
over her with both sorrow and regret.
In the stillness of the night, a sudden cry broke the silence. Dora's voice echoed through the room, filled with
fear and desperation. “Daddy! Don’t leave me!” she cried out.
Dora cried, thrashing in her sleep, caught in the grip of a nightmare. Rachel rushed to her side, gently waking
her daughter with tender effort. Holding Dora close, she whispered soothing words, but Dora was desperate for
the comfort only her father could provide. No matter how much Rachel tried to calm her, Dora’s cries grew
louder, her plea for her father unwavering. “Daddy, don’t go!” Dora wailed desperately, the pain in her words
echoing through Rachel’s heart.
Rachel continued to comfort Dora, her voice soft and soothing. “Dora, sweetheart, your dad is always here for
you. How could he leave? He'll never leave you.”
Clinging to Rachel's hand, Dora looked up at her with wide, fearful eyes. “Daddy will leave. He toldto listen
to you and not to miss him too much.” The intensity of Dora’s sobs deepened, each cry pulling at Rachel's heart.
Desperate to reassure the little girl, Rachel reached for the phone to call Brian, but after several rings, the line
remained silent.
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despite three attempts, there was only emptiness on the other end.
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