My Guardian, My Sin

Orphaned at six, Claire is adopted by her father's friend Reed, whom she calls Uncle. Over twelve years under his roof, she falls for the man twelve years her senior. On her eighteenth birthday her confession is rejected. Reed brings home Delina, his girlfriend, to keep Claire away. Claire keeps pursuing him. After another drunken night they cross the line; Reed wakes with no memory. Delina sows discord. Claire is heartbroken and leaves without looking back—already carrying Reed's child.