"Whatever," Lorraine suddenly said. "Funny, huh?" The man frowned slightly, clearly displeased. "Not a joke. That's just what I think. "Lorraine replied. "And what exactly are you thinking?" Dawson ask again. "Deal with whatever comes my way." The girl remained calm and composed. Dawson was losing patience. "Lorraine, I swear, you're something else. Just answer my questions properly. Stop dodging." His grip tightened on her arm, his tone growing harsher. "If you had half a brain, Mr. Mercer, you wouldn't be asking me that." "Oh?" Dawson almost laughed and thought, "Did she just call me stupid? Did I hear that right?" "You've seen how I lived in the Gregory family for four years. Do you really think I have anywhere to go after the divorce? Do you think going back there would make my

