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It’s the honest to God, ugly truth.
I’m so sorry.
I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me one day. I know it’s not fair that I’m asking you to forgive me.
But I need to try.
Some things are happening. Things I’m afraid to put in writing. I don’t think I’ll make it out of here.
Erin isn’t who I thought she was. I saw her talking to Brad, my cellmate. I think there is something going on between them. I don’t trust either of them.
Something feels off.
I’m going to try to reach you, but if I don’t, please protect Payton. She was my second chance. When I met her, she was a scared little girl. She looked at me like I hung the moon from the sky, like I was her savior, and in a way, I was.
They were homeless, dirty, and destitute. I fell in love with being the dad I could never be to you and Ivy. It was too late by then. You both were older, and I had royally fucked up, but with her, I had a second chance.
I need you to put aside your feelings for me and take care of her. I know that’s a lot to ask, but I know you are a good man.
You are a better man than I’ll ever be.
I used to think your kindness was a weakness I needed to drill out of you.
I was wrong.
I’m sorry.
Love,
Dad
My heart rattles in my chest.
This is his dying confession.
Emotions I’m not used to gnaw at me.
Guilt.
Sadness.
Regret.
I read the letter over and over again.
What did he mean, Erin isn’t who he thought she was?
I keep reading it, and every time I do, more questions arise.
My father knew he was going to die.
He left the money to Payton because he didn’t trust Erin . . . but he also said to protect Payton, so that means she’s in danger.
Then it hits me . . .
The last piece of the puzzle falls into place.
Dad’s cellmate.
