Dad was an absolute nightmare the next few days. I thought it would be nice for us to have this shared secret, but if anything, Dad just had more ammo to use against me. Sure, it was nice for us to spend time together at home—perks of being your own boss—but he was absolutely suffocating.
“Dad, I really don’t think my attacker would be dumb enough to try anything at the house,” I said through the bathroom door. “You really, really, really don’t have to stand outside while I’m trying to shower.”
“Dumb and desperate go hand in hand,” Dad shot back. “Besides, you’re at your most vulnerable right now.”
I muttered under my breath, still fidgeting with setting the plastic around my cast. Nurse Aurora had been pretty clear to keep it dry for a while, but I desperately needed to feel somewha
