So Reese was in our lives now. The first few days went really smoothly. She was very obedient, got home from school on time, did her homework, and even played with the younger children. And then the switch flipped.
Reese would get on her computer and email Jack while he was at work. She would lie and tell awful things to him about me. She said things like I would yell at her, hit her, order her to her room, ect. I would never dream of doing such things to Reese! She was important to Jack and therefore important to me.
Jack and I fought constantly in those days. He would return from work, furious about this or that email Reese had sent him. I would tearfully tell him the truth to no avail. Eventually he caught onto Reese's lying, after he put security cameras in the living room, kitchen, and office downstairs. It still hurt that he didn't believe me.
But Jack and I both tried to move beyond it. After all, holding onto hurt accomplishes nothing and with a baby on the way, we both needed to work together as parents, to all our children.
Jack had been promoted to Fire Chief and worked really late nights at the firestation maintaining everything.
Unfortunately, I went into labor while he was away.
But its not like he could help it. He saved three lives that night. And I gave birth to one beautiful baby girl, which we named Selah. (Yes, I like rather unique names)
Jack eventually had a long hard talk with Reese about her clothing, her attitudes, and her lies. He helped her understand why she shouldn't continue on that path and what the consequences would be if she did. Although it took a few weeks Reese straightened out.
Jack and Reese grew closer after their talk and she did start dressing modestly. Her grades improved and she quit sneaking out at night. Jack couldn't be prouder.
Jack began reading up on the different colleges Reese could go to and she actually listened and began to thing about her future. Even though she had been difficult in the beginning, I really didn't want to see her go away to school, even though it was still a few years away.
Selah grew into a beautiful toddler, and is very calm and laidback, much like Li Li. I know as soon as Li Li ages into a child I should take her and Han to China to visit their father, Zhang Hua. They need to see him (even if he was a worthless cheater) and meet their half sister.
Well and there you have our ever growing family. Right now my legacy is in a sweet place. Jack has already achieved his lifetime want and I am one promotion away from earning mine!
End of Part 9
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