Chapter 176: Forgiveness, Part 2

I let out a small squeal of excitement. I had no idea what he was planning, but I couldn't wait to find out. But first, I had to call my father.

Even though I really didn't want to talk to him, I needed to let him know what was going on. And I did want to say hi to Larissa and see how Little Frank was doing.

A pang of sadness hit me - I actually missed them.

With a heavy sigh, I lifted my backpack onto the bed. It was considerably lighter than the last time I'd picked it up. All the proof of my lineage was gone. Sean probably kept it, which was fine with me. I dug around until I found my cell phone, and then I dialed my father's number. Nerves tightened my stomach.

"Chloe? Is that you? Where are you? Are you okay?" Dad said as soon as he answered the call.

His rapid-fire questions left me speechless, and shock settled over me. He sounded like he actually cared. Had Ivy done something to him? This wasn't the father I'd left behind.