59 A MEETING AND AN OUTCAST

“Haven’t we had enough meetings for a week?” Kyra complained as she plopped down on the couch, next to her mum. “I have things to do y'know?” She added as she typed on her phone. “We won't be long,” Mary told her with an irritated look on her face. “What is it again?” Daniel asked with a frown, sitting as far away as he could from the family so he wouldn't accidentally — maybe intentionally — throw a punch at one of them. “What a nice way to show you're happy to be here,” Mary said, a sarcastic smile on her face. “Now, where in the world is your father?” At the mention of his father, Daniel's face darkened and he clenched his fists tighter. “Who knows? Perhaps he's somewhere degrading someone and blaming them for his mistakes.” “I heard you,” Williams informed him as he entered the living room and sat next to Daniel who immediately stood up. “I wouldn't have said it out loud if I had a problem with you hearing it,” he told him as she walked towards the bar, poured hi