Aiden’s POV
I glared at my dad, fury burning within me. How could he be so insensitive? "Dad?" I called out, my voice low and even, as soon as Hailey was out of sight.
"What?" he retorted, his tone dismissive.
"How could you bring up Hailey's parents like that?" I demanded, anger simmering just below the surface. "Haven't you done enough already?"
My dad's expression turned defensive. "How was I supposed to know her parents were deceased?" he asked, his voice dripping with innocence.
I seethed, hating the fact that he was denying his actions. My mom intervened, her voice firm.
"Enough!" she exclaimed. "What's gotten into you, Aiden? Why this sudden hatred for your dad?"
I turned to her, my eyes blazing. "You tell me, Mom," I said, my voice stern.
The tension in the room was palpabl
