Chapter 8

Lola

His words hit me hard like a cold gust of wind. My heart leapt in excitement as I realized that what I'd been wishing for has just become my reality.

“You don't see me as a daughter anymore?” my eyes narrowed.

“Did I touch you like one?”

I huffed. “You play games with me, Rowan, and I don't appreciate it. From the onset, you told me that you don't want me and as hard as it was, I accepted it. Now, whatever happened in that pool is to be forgotten, Rowan,” I demanded, gulping.

As hard and painful as it was, I realized that it was better...