I Was Never My Dad’s Favorite. 25 Years Later, I Finally Learned The Heartbreaking Reason Why

Celeste recounted the pressures they faced—from family expectations to societal norms—that ultimately tore them apart. "Your father and I were deeply in love," she repeated, her voice cracking with emotion. There were nights when they dreamed of running away together, but reality always pulled them back. Celeste's eyes glossed over, lost in painful memories. Lisa listened, stunned, realizing that their love was as doomed as it was beautiful. "Life just wasn’t fair to us," Celeste concluded, her voice barely a whisper, heavy with regret.