Jeff remained calm, insisting that Lily deserved to know the truth, that he and Kate had a relationship, and that Lily was his daughter. Trent’s anger flared, but he kept his focus on Lily, who stood frozen with confusion.
“Lily,” Trent said softly, kneeling in front of her. “I’ve been your dad from the very beginning. That’s what matters. No one can take that away.”
Lily’s eyes filled with tears, and she nodded, her small hands gripping his tightly. Jeff tried to protest, but Trent’s calm yet firm voice silenced him. “You need to leave. This is not the way to handle things.”
Eventually, Jeff left, and Trent hugged Lily, reassuring her that no matter what, he would always be there for her. In the days that followed, Trent learned that Jeff had a history of lies and manipulation, further proving that his connection to Lily was nothing more than a cruel attempt to disrupt their lives.
As the truth came to light, Trent and Lily grew closer, their bond unshaken. Together, they knew that no outside force could break the family they had built, and with time, the pain of the past began to fade.