Ella "Hey! Are you okay?" Julian asks. His eyes scanning my expression nervously. If I hadn't stopped Julian, he would have gone physical on my Dad. He might be evil, but he is still my Dad after all, and I don't want my boyfriend fighting with my Papa. "Yeah! I am sorry, I just need to rest, that's all. Did you get the sushi? I am starving…." I lean against the wall and gently massage my cheeks. Father hit me hard, and it feels like my jaw is falling apart. I never expected him to come here after all these years. Anna still awaits my response on the task of finding our father, but there's no way I will bring such danger to her doorstep. What will happen if the Conti family gets to know about this mess? Father is a beast and should be avoided. "You still want it?" Julian

