Ariana’s POV

I left him in a fit of anger because he had absolutely no right to care about me in that manner. Once I returned to my room, I confidently took a refreshing bath and then dressed up in a beautiful summer dress that fell just above my knees. I was all set for an enjoyable shopping trip with my friend Maria.

Soon, we found ourselves in the vehicle, and just as we had planned, my mother decided to join us for the shopping excursion. The car was filled with an uncomfortable ...