Brianna’s POV
Barrett scurried in, his eyes observing, taking in the scene that played out immediately. “Sir?”
Adrian spat, “Get him out of here right now.” His words were sharp and clipped, cold in a way that made even me do a double take.
I remained frozen in shock, trepidation washing over me like baptismal water. The scene unfolding before me was like a dream. Never in a million years would she have expected it.
My father let out a harsh scoff, pulling out of Barrett’s hold. “Don’t touch me! I can walk out myself.”
He straightened his jacket with trembling hands, his fury barely contained. Before leaving, he turned to me one last time, his glare sharp enough to wound.
“I regret taking you in Brianna, you are a disappointment to the Stewart family.” His face was tight with disdain
