My Adopted Daughter Was Washing Dishes While the Other Kids Opened Christmas Gifts—Then She Asked a Question That Broke My Heart

real granddaughters. Elena is just Alejandro’s choice.”

Doña Victoria covered her mouth.

Don Roberto looked away.

Neither could deny it.

Then the apartment door opened behind him.

Elena appeared holding a half-painted birdhouse.

She saw them.

Her shoulders stiffened.

“Daddy?”

“Yes, sweetheart?”

“I don’t want them inside.”

Alejandro nodded immediately.

“They won’t continue reading …