“Because we think he’s completely lying to himself,” Brandon insisted.

“He’s extremely stubborn and proud.

He’s carried a massive secret for years, and he refuses to tell us what it is.

We truly think he wants to see Harper, but he simply can’t forgive himself.”

“So you’re doing this entirely behind his back,” I said, narrowing my eyes.

“Yes, we are,” Brandon admitted directly.

“And Harper is our niece.

We genuinely want to know her and be in her life, too.”