Chapter 2

“Hello, Miranda.” Dr. Harold approached her and greeted her.

“Hello.” She responded hesitantly.

“My name is Dr. Harold Levis.” He greeted the man who was standing beside his patient.

“I am Eric Liston.” His name rang a bell in the doctors’ heads as he recognized him instantly and gave Miranda a look that she clearly understood.

“Very well. My nephew works for your company, so I have heard a lot about you.”

"I hope all is well." Eric replied to him.

“May I have this dance with you?” A blonde approached Eric and asked for a dance. To say Marisa was envious would be an understatement. Even after all this time, she still clearly loves him.

Eric agreed and went dancing with the blonde to prove some unspoken point.

"It is okay to feel this way, Miranda." Dr. Harold explained, intending to comfort her with words.

"I understand. After all, it's not his fault that he didn't know the real reason for me leaving him. It's completely justified to hate me. Plus, who knows how many girlfriends he's had or has now. I am sure I will get used to it. I am perfectly fine."

“You are rambling now.” He stated.

“I am sorry.” She lets out a sigh. “I think I am going to call it a night. I knew coming here was a bad idea.”

“However, something good came from it. You saw your daughter, didn’t you?” She responded with a bright smile. Talking about Lizzy or even thinking about her brightens her day, but her heart aches at the same time.

“Yes, I just wish I had been there in the last few years.” She sighed deeply.

“It is still not too late. Tell the truth to him.” Dr. advised her.

"No way, Doc. It's too late now. And I doubt my daughter would even accept me. As far as Eric is concerned, he despises me. He would never allow that to happen, and he will not be wrong in doing so. Anyway, good night. I don't think I can take it any longer."

“Do you want me to drop you off?” He asked her worriedly. He knew very well what Miranda had been going through.

"Don't worry. I will be fine. Thank you, though." With that, she walked away.

Eric was perplexed as to why Miranda was speaking so closely with the doctor. Both of them seemed to know each other well. Dr. Harold appeared to be quite old for her, so they being in a relationship seemed unlikely.

"Your ex?" The blonde asked him with whom he was dancing.

"Something along those lines." He told her in a hazy manner.

"Well, it's clear that you still love her, and I believe she does as well." The blonde stated.

"I believe it is too late for that." With that, he left the blonde on the dance floor alone. He was clearly not interested in continuing their conversation.

He ran into someone again while looking for his daughter.

"God, can't you see where you are going?" The unknown girl glared at him.

He was about to reply when she again spoke angrily.

"You! Eric, right? No wonder she left." The strange girl then walked away.

He rolled his eyes and looked around for Lizzy, and when he did, they both left for home.

Eric had no idea how he felt. He was relieved to see Miranda again, but he was also enraged at the same time. He was also feeling guilty because Lizzy still had no idea who her mother was. He kept these facts from her in order to protect her.

God only knows what new twists and turns his life will take.