an

ked, turning to look at Dad, confusion tigh

y asset? He asked, locking eyes with me, "There was no

heart dropped, an

t believe

en dec

," Mum shouted, her

"you both ought to be grateful to me, I ga

m muttered, "how could yo

ered at last, my voice t

down my face, an

let some Goddamn

o Liam is over. I'd advise you to tell them to expect the divorce p

iage, you'll be going to jail. Right now, you don't own any money or

d as the truth

while. I was too caught up in the wedding and m

ad, Frederick, always p

Mum screamed. "

bing, "Baby, I'm so sorry."

ning my back on th

dly, until I

et, my mind raced, trying t

ea hi

i. I could stay with her for the time

I dialed her number. She picked up right away

ll that, girl, Geez, your parents are

ou for the time being, till thi

ld, girl, but you know I live with

s right,"

h for not rem

k to the smiths," Danni said,

Danni?" I snapped, gripping m

e, you could run away and these guys are gonna chase you to the e

ed with realization. She was rig

nnie, then flagged a

he mansion, and I stepped out slowly. A quiet

d floor as I walked in nervously clutching my purse ag

he familiar figure of the domestic s

ith" she greeted, re

d. "It's okay, I can manage," I

ou in his study as soon as y

father?" I asked,

r husband Ma'am," she

ere, you can go" I s

want with me, especially after everything that ha

led to myself as I climbed

to his study before. Tha

the door and

ep masculine voice call o

door open a

t mean.." I barely got the w

ed a hand dismissively at me.

down I hoped he was finally going

finally managed to

st visit. You all are lucky my Dad knows nothing o

ng to do with you or your family

in fear as I met his gaz

y visit to my parents or that I attempte

nd still get what we both want," he said, a hint of hope

tuttered, clutching my pu

e said softly. "One that kee

at be?," I ask

fiercely, yet waving wi

s gaze, but beneath it, the

h for me, and also avo

feeling, he tr

ave. The silence thickened and the air tightened b

nged, snapping u