Evelyn’s eyes moved around the room in panic. “Just a minute ago, you were all so kind to me… why are you acting like this now?”
Hunter’s face turned dark with anger. “Just a minute ago, we were still fooled by your lies!” he shouted, slamming his hand on the armrest. He pointed straight at Evelyn and Howard. “You will never be allowed back into the Tyrion family again! From this moment, you are no longer part of us!”
“Dad—!” Evelyn’s voice broke as fear filled her chest. She stepped forward desperately, reaching out her hand, but Hunter moved back.
“We are leaving!” he roared.
One by one, the Tyrion family members turned away from her. The same people who had been smiling, offering fruit, and praising her only moments earlier now walked off as if she were a complete stranger.
“Dad! I
