Lauretta’s POV
“What do you mean?” I said at the top of my voice.
“You must be dreaming if you think you can make me love you by feeding me lies.”
He tucked his hands in his pocket. “Why did you think I would do that?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” I spat in disgust. “You are here, and you are definitely doing all you can to act as though you are a caring father. Please give me a break!”
“You should watch your tone! Once again, I am not sure what Rhoda told you, but I won’t let you raise your voice at me and judge me when you know nothing about what really went down!”
“Can you just leave your stepsister alone and move on? Elias proposed to her again. Their love is real, and rumors have it that they will be having another wedding party soon. You and your mom made her life a true hell. Why don’t
