Grace sat on Stella's bed, her mind racing with thoughts of the shocking revelation she had just shared with her daughter. Stella, at just five years old, had just found out about her biological father. Grace knew that Stella had always been curious about her father, and she had been dreading this moment for years.
"Are you okay, sweetie?" Grace asked, her voice filled with concern.
Stella nodded silently and closed her eyes, leaving Grace feeling even more troubled. Her daughter's lack of questions or comments about Caesar made her worry even more. The silence was eating her up inside.
Grace carefully covered Stella with the blanket and watched as her daughter finally fell asleep. It was nighttime, and the room was filled with a peaceful stillness. Grace kissed Stella on the cheek and decided to leave, unsure of how Stella would react to the news about Caesar.
As Grace switched off the lights and prepared to walk out, she heard Stella mumble,