Young Love #6 (48)
In "Don't Wait for Me!", a poignant 1953 story by Bill Draut, a grieving father returns from years in South America to reclaim his son, only to find the child's guardian, Jean, unwilling to let him go. As tensions rise and unexpected emotions surface, Alan’s journey toward redemption unfolds through a marriage born of necessity—and the quiet, hard-won chance to build a real family.
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Alan’s wife dies in childbirth and he is bitter; he leaves the child behind and goes to South America to work for 3 years. Alan returns and wants to claim Steve, but Jean is his legal guardian and won’t give him up. Alan romances Jean and marries her so he can claim his son. After the wedding, Jean finds out Alan intends to take Steve back to South America without her, and leaves. However, she gives up the child. Alan changes his mind and decides to form a real family with Jean and Steve.
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