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We blinked and Eva Marcille’s firstborn, daughter Marley Rae, up and turned 12. To mark the occasion, the former View this post on Instagram
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The 12-year-old’s biological father, Kevin McCall, also showed her some love on her birthday. Marcille has full custody of Marley, raising him with her ex-husband, Michael Sterling, with whom she recently reconciled. McCall hasn’t seen the pre-teen in over a decade.
“Happy 12 Birthday My Angel! I’m just making sure NOTHING stops me from meeting you again one day,” he wrote. “I’m your #1 Fan you and your sister have made my life such an incredible experience…everything that’s weak in me is dying cuz I’m obsessed with being a Father. I tried to forget the pain I feel during your bday but I had nightmares for two days straight trying to Block out
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