Richard's brow gathered clouds even more. Didn't he know that?
But did he have any choice?
The reminder of his powerlessness made his voice harsher as he said, “You are questioning my decision now?”
Patricia grew even more flustered as she automatically took a step back, stammering, “Honey, no. You know I will never…”
“I made the decision and that is final. If Daniel has a problem with it, he should come to me. Since when did I need you to speak on my son's behalf?”
“Honey, I just…”
There it was. The condescending way that Richard treated Patricia most times that made Adrian naively believe that it was his duty to stay and protect Patricia.
Not anymore.
He started to walk gingerly towards the door when Richard pointed at him. “You. There is an ointment in the last gift package the
