My Stepfather Raised Five Children That Weren’t His—After His Funeral, Each Of Us Received A Secret Letter Meant Only For Us

the funeral, people slowly left.

Cars started, engines hummed, umbrellas closed.

But none of us moved.

Then I walked toward her.

“You came.”

She didn’t look at me.

“Of course I came.”

Her voice shook slightly.

“He’s still my dad.”

Behind me, Lila stepped forward instantly.

“Now he’s your dad?”

Avery flinched.

Ethan crossed his arms.

“He called every birthday.”

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