DOMINIC

“What do you think Father wants to say?”

Janet shrugged while her focus remained on the last bit of the cookie in her hand. After a deep swallow and some mouth-twitching noise I chose to ignore, she said, “He might just want to appreciate her. What?” One of her brows jerked with a touch of teasing. “Do you think he will try to convince her to leave you?”

“Why would he do that?” My frown was very huge. “He wouldn’t dare.”

“Relax. I am just joking. Pops would never do that to both of you. Or any of us.”

“I know.” I scoffed. “I was joking as well.”

Janet...