Alice POV
As I was leaving the room, my father made an attempt to seize my arm. I yanked him away so he couldn't grab me and went to my room. My mind is so overflowing with incredulity that I can't forgive him and I don't even want him to be near me.
I am aware of all his possible justifications, but they do not excuse the disregard and contempt he showed for me. He could very well have spoken with me before coming to a decision if he cared. Trading me for something only serves to highlight how unimportant I am to him.
And the story about being blinded by the pain of losing me? I don't believe it. He was blinded by guilt, because he thought that, besides the exchange, I had lost my life.
What purpose does torturing Leon serve? He was the one who approved the plan, wasn't he? and subjec
