Chapter 264

"It’s true. My father is dead and Becky and I haven’t had a male role model for years. We’re just lucky that we met Steve and he’s willing to take care of us. Maybe it isn’t fair of us to expect Steve to shoulder that extra responsibility, but he seems to be willing and he’s certainly able. I guess I just want everyone to know that I love Steve. It’s like he’s a brother, a father, a friend, and a special man in my life. I know he’s with Gwen and nothing can ever change that and I wouldn’t want to, but there’s enough love in his heart for all of us. I respect him and hope that he’ll keep on watching out for Becky and me. He’s the only man we have and he’s our role model. I hope that’s okay with Steve and Gwen. I know exactly how Jordan feels. I’ve screwed up pretty badly in the past, but Steve’s made me a better person, along with Gwen.”

“I never knew how much I missed Dad until I met Steve, and then Gwen’s family,” added Becky when her sister fell silent. “I was pathetic becau