NICK

I’m NOT sure how well Laine has learned her lesson, but she eats her dinner demurely and I have no reason to press the issue further.

I don’t doubt she’s sorry and feel assured she won’t forget her phone again anytime soon. I know my possessiveness is irrational, and I’m fully aware that my punishment could be considered heavy-handed, but there’s so much more at play within this situation.

I think my dirty little girl needed discipline as much as I needed to enforce it.

I decided to lighten the mood, gracing her with a smile as she forks up her carrots.

“I’d like you to accompany me to...