"Little girl, trying to get information from me?"

"We could share what we know."

"Isn't he your adoptive father?"

Ivy glanced at him, "You might not know, but I've cut ties with their family."

"Adding salt to the wound," Jake said lightly. "Making sure the Collins family has no way out - clever move."

Ivy didn't respond, but that was exactly her intention.

"Instead of asking me, why not investigate those welfare centers yourself? You're a reporter - ...