Noah Reyes stared at Adele Horne in disbelief. She was actually willing to admit it, to tell their son that he was his Daddy.
When he looked at Adele again, her eyes were clear and brave, no longer showing the panic she had when she first arrived. She had become much calmer. Now, she was also looking at him, absorbing his disbelief, then smiled faintly, yet sorrowfully, and said, "You're right. It's an undeniable fact. Billy has always longed to meet his Daddy. Ever since he can remember, he has yearned for a Daddy to love and protect him. All the love I give him can never replace his Daddy."
