Chapter 15

15: Careful <>> When I step inside the study room, I see Caleb and Nikkie there waiting for me. I don’t have enough words to explain the betrayal I am feeling right now. I take a deep breath and bite my inner cheek to control myself. I won’t cry. Not in front of them. I blink and look at dad. “Why?” I ask him in a bitter voice. Dad says in a soft voice, “We are family, Sophie...” I don’t throw much glances at Caleb or Nikkie. I am sure they must be fuckin happy with each other. I don’t need to see that shit. “And what am I, dad?” Apparently not a family, I guess. I am so done being polite. “You are my Child too…” He says insistently. I want to scoff. It doesn’t make any sense. “But so is Nikkie…” He adds. “She sure is… I know… This is why I left, " I say, trying hard to hide the resentment in my voice. “No, Sophie… You didn’t have to leave. I want you around. I want you two to work it out. I had a conversation with Caleb..” He sounds hesitant for a moment but says anyway, “He a

Previous Chapter 15/84 Next Chapter