"How dare you speak to your step mother that way??" I heard dad's voice and turned in shock to see him staring at me with a disapproving look on his face. How long has he been standing there and how much has he listened??

"Dad.." I called out in surprise but he didn't look at me the way he used to. Instead, he gave me a very disappointed look.

"I never expected those words to come out of the mouth of you of all people. She's family... your step mom but you're treating her with such harsh words. ...