LEILANI’S POV

I wanted to be excited about tonight, but my father’s persistent calls and messages made it hard to focus on anything other than what he wanted me to pay attention to. Here I was in this pathetic frilly pink dress for yet another photo opportunity to prove that the Williams’ is one big happy family.

My mother stood beside me; a fake smile plastered on her face as well. Sometimes I wondered why she didn’t just settle for an average Joe to save ...