The living room of the Lindsey Villa was thick with tension. Harper looked at Evelyn, and for the first time in years, the unconditional affection on her face was gone. In its place lingered exhaustion, disappointment, and something dangerously close to irritation. "You won't even eat this." Harper rubbed her temples. "If nothing suits you, make your own food. I'm tired." Evelyn's eyes were filled with tears instantly. "Mom, I just had a miscarriage. How can you treat me like this?" Before Harper could respond, a sharp c***k echoed through the room. Daniel had slammed his cup down onto the table. "How did I end up with a daughter so shameless? You miscarried? Good. You deserved it." "You went sleeping around," Daniel continued coldly. "Got pregnant with someone else's child, then tr

