You sit silently on my lap, your dad, half asleep as you watch me force your adopted sister to clean the house.

I never wanted another child, seeing you as the only thing I could possibly love in this world, so when your mom adopted Sienna, I immediately neglected and abused her when your mom was out.

I gently stroke your hair, my chin resting on top of your head as I watch Sienna for any tiny mistake I could call out and berate her for.