#StopGenderRoles

Flashback
He longed to come home after a long day at work. With a pack of beer in hand, he entered the house expecting to see his wife holding his baby girl. Boy was he shocked when he saw her carrying bags instead.

''Daph what's going?" he stupidly asked her.

"I'm leaving," she coldly answered without even flinching at his heartbroken face.

"Why?"

"Why don't you understand that I never wanted this. I never wanted to marry you. You offer nothing except a cheap apartment. You can't even keep a steady job. Least of all, I never wanted her. You should of just let me gotten rid of her. I long to be out with friends instead of staying home."

His face soon contorted to disgust. No one insulted his little girl.

He growled out one word with hatred, "Leave!"

"That was easier than I thought."

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April 22, 2015
Daphne,

I still remember the day you left. The day you gave up on us. On me.

That day, I put the beer to good use. Disgust ate me alive when my mom came to the house later and took my Libby from me.

I put those two weeks to good use: I quit drinking and found a decent paying job.

I spent years blaming myself because you left. I've never felt so sad and worthless.

I almost ended my life for you. But then I remembered my Libby. The little girl with shimmering blue eyes and a contagious laugh is my flashlight.

She never gave up on me even when I did. Libby guided me out of my misery.

Even when I made one pigtail higher than the other, she stood by my side.

Even when I insulted all of her boyfriends, she still hugged me at night.

Even when her dad instead of her mom went to the bridal store, she stood by my side and gave me a hug full of love.

When she whispered how thankful she was for having me, I let the tears out.

I still feel sad but not for me. Instead I feel sad for you. Sad that you don't have someone who won't give up on you. Someone who truly loves you.

P.S I know she's not my biological daughter, but I am her father no matter what.

Henry

^^^^^^Author's Note^^^^^
I think these are going to be short authors note:)

I honestly want to thank everyone who has read & voted. I post these chapters for you guys.

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