Evelyn’s eyes moved helplessly around the room. “Just a minute ago, you were all treating me so nicely… what suddenly changed?”
Hunter’s face grew darker. “Just a minute ago, we were still fooled by your lies!” he shouted, slamming his hand on the armrest. He pointed at Evelyn and Howard. “You will never set foot in the Tyrion family again! From this moment, you are no longer one of us!”
“Dad—!” Evelyn’s voice broke as fear rushed through her. She stumbled forward, reaching out desperately, but Hunter stepped back.
“We are leaving!” he roared.
One by one, the Tyrion family members turned their backs on her. The same people who had been smiling, offering fruit, and flattering her only moments earlier now walked away as if she were a stranger.
“Dad! I am your daughter!” Evelyn cried, he
