CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE: CARBON COPY

Jonathan sat in his study, wrestling with the decision to allow Ariana to see Oliver. Despite Ariana being Oliver’s biological mother, Jonathan couldn’t shake the feeling that Anna was the one who had truly been there for Oliver since day one. But he also knew that denying Oliver the chance to see his birth mother could create more confusion and longing in his young heart. With a heavy sigh, Jonathan finally made the decision to grant Ariana permission to visit Oliver. He reasoned that Oliver deserved to know his biological mother and have the opportunity to form his own opinions about her. As the days passed, Jonathan tried to prepare Oliver for the impending visit. He gently explained to Oliver that his birth mother, Ariana, would be coming to see him soon. Although Oliver listened quietly, Jonathan could see the confusion and uncertainty in his son’s eyes. “Dad, I don’t understand,” Oliver said one evening as they sat together in the living room. “Why does she want to see me now?