Chapter 74

Since her visit to the orphanage had been cut short, Ivory decided the next best place to go to, would be the hospital. However, that sentiment seemed to change the moment she arrived there and was blocked by none other than Samantha, her lovely stepmother. Sense the sarcasm there? “What are you doing here?” What a lovely first question to ask. “Is it a crime to visit my own father?” Ivory shot back and was about to pass her, when the woman blocked her path. “I don’t remember giving you permission to come here.” She seethed. “Permission?” Ivory nearly found her words funny and if not for the fact that they were in a hospital, she would have busted out laughing. Who exactly did this woman think she is? “Last I checked, I don’t need your permission. Or,” Stepping closer, she smiled subtly. “Has the years of my father pampering you, messed with that head of yours and made you believe that you are my mother in some way?” Immediately, Samantha went red in the face. “You-“ She began, but the