One Day, My 7-Year-Old Daughter Came Home From Grandpa’s House and Cheerfully Said, “Mom, Did You Know Grandpa Always Tells Me to Close My Eyes? Then We Go Into the Bathroom Together and Play Our Secret Game.” I Froze. When I Asked What Kind of Game, She Replied, “Grandpa Said You’d Definitely Be Angry If You Found Out. He Even Asked Me Not to Tell Anyone Until We Finished.” My Heart Began Pounding. I Immediately Grabbed My Car Keys and Drove to My Father’s House. But When I Opened the Bathroom Door Without Warning, My Knees Nearly Gave Way, and I Burst Into Tears…

“But Grandpa promised that when we finish, you’re going to cry.”

I was completely confused.

“Why would I cry?”

“I don’t know. Grandpa sometimes cries, too.”

I hugged my daughter tightly.

Then I gently asked whether Grandpa had ever made her feel uncomfortable or frightened.

“No, Mom! Grandpa is really nice. He just doesn’t want us to ruin the game.”Track Pregnancy

Her answer reassured me a little, but it didn’t eliminate my concern.

I decided I needed to find out exactly what was happening.
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When I arrived, the lights inside the house were on.Tour Properties

The front door was unlocked.
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I walked inside.

“Dad?”

No answer.

Then I heard running water.

The sound was coming from the bathroom.Explore Bath Decor

I approached the door.

Inside, my father was speaking softly.