NICOLE

Carmen's facial expression has changed completely and she's looking back and forth between all of us with her mouth wide open.

For several seconds, nobody says a word. I can't seem to take my eyes off The Bruiser—or should I say, Angus. I'm definitely not going to call him 'Dad'.

I'm not such a hypocrite.

Besides, I'm still suspicious of him and what he wants from me. I should be focused on what Roman's ex is saying. She sputters, "Y-Your d-daughter? B-But how? How can she be ...