Similar, But So Different (part 2)

"Then, why would you think I wasn't yours?"

I said so suddenly, and I noticed Dad lowered his face.

 

The text messages that I saw from the messaging app shows that Mom was sending those pictures for a reason. She kept saying stuff about just how much I look like Dad, saying that I was not a child that came from… someone else.

 

I am not a product of a fling. Mom was sending those pictures for that purpose. She was trying to prove it to Dad, and I can tell the reason why.

 

"Ellie… I never wanted you to know this."

"Of course, you don't. Because that part would've been told had Mom been the one sharing the story. It's definitely a mistake, huh? Divorcing her for that reason?"

I became a little agitated after finding out, and Dad let out a long sigh.

 

"If you were in my position… would you be able to understand?"