Chapter 48:When It All Fell Apart

Epilogue

“Who?” I snapped viciously.

Crawling testily toward me, where he stood outside my bedroom, Daddy lifted up his finger to pinch me, but I had had enough.

“No, Daddy. I’ve had enough,” I said combatively, reaching out to grab his arm and stop him. “I’m done with being told how to live and what to do! Do you realize how old I am?”

Nostrils flaring, Daddy could barely be restrained. ...