54. She Belongs to Someone Else
Michelle
When my mother leaves, Candace and I are left alone. Since Dylan arrived, I've noticed something strange about her, as if something was bothering her.
“Mommy... is that girl's dad your new boyfriend?” she asks me cautiously, with that doubtful tone that reveals her apprehension.
Her words caught me off guard. I looked at her tenderly before responding.
“Would it bother you if I started seeing someone else?”
Candace remains silent, processing my question. She frowns slightly, as if trying to organize her thoughts. Finally, she responds:
“Mmm… no. If daddy has a partner, I guess you can have one too. But… if you marry that guy and have kids, then that girl will become my sister. And if dad also has a baby with Aunt Blake, I'll have even more si
