My face darkened as I saw Vanessa standing there, my entire body instantly going into defense mode.

Theron noticed her too. He stopped, glancing at me, and motioned for me to get down, "Get down."

I didn't want to, clinging to his neck stubbornly.

"Carry me home. Don't talk to that woman - you promised she'd never step foot in our home again."

But Theron gently but firmly set me down. He looked at me meaningfully, "Go home ...