"So you are suggesting I tell him the truth about his father?"

"No, not the entire truth, but enough for him not to remain curious. It won't harm him to know the dude is his father..." Amanda looked into her friend's watery eyes, her heart aching from seeing her in so much pain.

"I can't lie to him. I swear if I open my mouth to tell him about that wretch, I will spew everything... Maybe you should tell him yourself," She sat up with her hand to her head and walked to the window.

Amanda bit into her lower lip, knowing nothing she said would sink into her friend's...