Tristan still persistently pursued Yael without giving up. Yael took precautions by not going anywhere alone. Whenever she needed to buy things for the house, she went with Troy. Everything seemed to be going well over the past month until it was time for little Frank to start school. Yael had to pick him up after school because his father hadn't finished work yet. Tristan had been watching this situation all along. His opportunity had arrived.
The doorbell rang, and Yael quickly put down her work and ran to open the door. As soon as she saw who was standing there, she almost turned around immediately.
“Stop right there, Yael! Open the door for me now, or do you really want me to climb over?” Tristan spoke not as a threat but as if he really intended to climb over the gate.
“No need to
