Hello Readers,

I'm sorry for the long wait between updates, and especially sorry that this in itself is not an update, but a promise.

Of a new and better Patchwork Paternal that is.

Due to being ill for the last few months, along with being absolutely crazy with work and my personal life, including an original novel in the works, I haven't been able to give this story the total attention that it deserves, and have written myself into a corner on several points due to a low attention span. Usually, I would go back, revise, and continue going, but this story is my absolute favorite that I've ever attempted, and I want to do it the justice it deserves, so I am starting on a total rewrite. The plot, for the most part will remain the same, while some new, interesting points will be added and unnecessary points removed. I hope that it will be a much more enjoyable, less chaotic, read.

I want to thank all of my readers who have stayed with me until this point, your encouragement and insights have kept me going, and I hope to see you at the new, improved, Patchwork Paternal v 2.0, as soon as it is up and running, hopefully, if all goes well, within the next week. I also hope to stick to a less chaotic updating schedule, at least one or two chapters a month.

Thank you all

SlytherinMafia