Dominic bent down, his gaze meeting the girl who barely reached his knees. Slowly, he crouched even lower, the gleam in his eyes elusive and unpredictable. His voice was gentle as he asked Tammy, "What is it that you want?"

Tammy, placing her hands on her hips, confidently replied, "I want an apology, a dinner, compensation for my phone, and someone who will be my dad."

Leon was so shocked that his jaw nearly dropped. He couldn't fathom how Tammy could remain unaffected by the ...