Bobby was a caring father who always kept a close eye on his teenage daughter, Mia. Lately, however, her behavior had been troubling—late-night phone calls, closed-door conversations, and a peculiar cigarette smell in her room. One day, while searching for evidence of smoking, Bobby stumbled upon a hidden box in Mia’s closet, filled with expensive gifts: branded perfumes, a smartwatch, and a diamond bracelet. Alongside these was a photograph of an older man and a note that read:
“My dear Mia,
I’m really excited about finally meeting you. I’m picturing us talking, laughing, sitting next to each other. I hope the café serves a vegan menu. Can’t wait for this Saturday!
See you soon 🙂 Love, V.”
Bobby’s shock turned into anger as he realized his daughter was involved with a man old enough to be her father. He tried calling Mia, but she hung up. After a fruitless attempt to reach her, Bobby decided to investigate further. He discovered the café mentioned in the note and decided to follow Mia there, disguised in a cap and hoodie.
At the café, Bobby saw Mia alone, smiling at her phone. His heart ached, missing the days when she was more open with him. The situation had started to unravel three months earlier during a routine checkup when Bobby learned that Mia’s blood type didn’t match his. This led to a shocking revelation from Mia’s mother, Esther: Bobby was not Mia’s biological father. Esther confessed that during a business trip, she had an affair, resulting in Mia’s conception. The biological father, Victor, was never contacted again.
Determined to find answers, Mia tracked down Victor on social media. Despite initial skepticism, Victor confirmed his past with Esther and expressed surprise at having a daughter. They planned to meet, and Mia eagerly awaited their encounter.
As Bobby watched from his corner table, Victor arrived, and Mia greeted him warmly. Overcome with rage and confusion, Bobby confronted Victor, believing him to be an inappropriate figure in his daughter’s life. Bobby’s anger exploded into violence. He punched Victor, breaking his tooth, and continued to beat him until Victor was unconscious.
Mia screamed for her father to stop, but Bobby’s rage was uncontrollable. The café patrons struggled to intervene as paramedics arrived and took Victor to the hospital. Bobby, arrested at the scene, was later brought to the hospital where Victor was being treated. He apologized, explaining his actions were driven by a misguided attempt to protect Mia.
As Bobby left the hospital, he offered Mia a final, heart-wrenching message of unconditional love, despite the painful circumstances. Esther and Mia were left grappling with the destruction of their family’s unity, marked by regret and sorrow over the events that had unfolded.
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