CLARICE'S POV Melissa's eyes widened in bewilderment the moment she got to our table. My eyes darted from her to Anderson in confusion, my overthinking mind spiralling with multiple thoughts without break. Do they know each other? Is he already cheating? Is this another episode of infidelity right before my eyes? Such luck as being reborn! “Father?” Melissa croaked in still recovering and finally speaking up. My head turned towards Anderson in shock and confusion. “Father???” I asked, staring at him but he was too stunned to speak. I looked at Melissa, “Can someone tell me what is going on here!?” Anderson sat up and cleared his throat. “Melissa, have a seat.” Just like that? Why do the men in my life treat me like I was a trash can every time another woman comes into their life?

