Chapter 3

The next day, I went to the school to collect Kaiya's belongings. Through the window, I noticed Callahan Diaz sitting in Isabel's classroom for the parent-teacher meeting. Evie sat snugly beside him, and Isabel settled comfortably on his lap.

"Dad, I scored 98 on my finals, and the teacher wants me to present in front of everyone later," Isabel said, waving her report card with a playful tone.

My heart froze. Isabel was now calling him 'Dad.'

Callahan lovingly patted Isabel's head and praised her, "I've already checked your report card several times. You're the star, Isabel!"

In the past,…