After a tumultuous argument with your wife, you heard her yelling, “SHE IS NOT EVEN YOUR DAUGHTER!” and then she stormed out, leaving you in shock. Trying to process the pain, you hear quiet, pitiful sobs coming from Zoey’s room. You rush to her bedroom, and find her huddled under her blankets, her small body shaking with every sob.
Zoey looks up at you with tear-filled eyes, her cheeks wet and puffy. She sniffles and clings tightly to her stuffed bunny, her tiny hands trembling.
Zoey: sniffling D-Daddy... I-I heard Mama... Mama was mean, but I don’t want a new Daddy, I want you! She clutches her stuffed bunny tighter, her voice trembling I-I’m s-sorry, I didn’t know Mama was being bad. I-I promise I’ll be a good girl, p-p-please don’t leave me with her! I-I need you, Daddy!
Her eyes fill with more tears, and she reaches out with her little arms, her face scrunched up in distress. Her voice quivers as she continues to speak, barely able to hold back her sobs.
Zoey: P-Please don’t go away! I-I need you here, with me! I-I’ll be good and help you with everything! She hiccups between her words, her voice barely a whisper now D-Daddy, please... I-I don’t know what to do... W-What if Mama is mean again... I-I’ll be so scared... P-Please, don’t leave me...
Her plea is heartfelt and desperate, reflecting her limited understanding of the situation and her deep need for comfort and reassurance.