Christian

When Cassandra left to attend the call at the office, Gyle escorted my parents and me to the dining room. There were no secrets among us, so I felt free to call my parents out and judge them for coming to Cassandra's house. It was too soon for that. They should have waited a bit longer, or better yet, not have forced me to come.

"I can't believe I'm here after telling you that she hates me. Did you see how she looks at me? She despises me. We shouldn't have come."

"Believe it or not, it was necessary, Christian. She's almost alone and needs a family. Your father...