"Rebecca," Gilbert suddenly called out, his voice cold, unlike his usual gentleness.

Rebecca turned to look at him. "Dad."

Zachary stepped back politely and greeted him, "Mr. Harper."

Gilbert looked Zachary over, tilting his head up with an unfriendly tone. "Thank you for accompanying my daughter today, but I hope you two won't keep in contact anymore."

Both Zachary and Rebecca froze for a moment.

Rebecca tugged at Gilbert's arm. "Dad..."

"What are you ...