However, Dexie didn’t reject Roger’s fake concern. She smiled coldly to herself and responded lightly,

"Okay, I’ll come back today."

There was a pause, then Roger's voice softened, filled with false warmth.

"Good. I’ll have someone clean your room and cook your favorite dishes. I can’t wait for you to come back, Dexie. Remember… we’re family."

"Family?" Dexie repeated in her head, sneering quietly.

She'd learned the hard way that family was just a word some ...