Andrew Persuaded

"I've remained true to myself all along. Neither have I altered my ways, Dad, nor have you. That's precisely why I've made the decision to move out, relinquishing the opportunity for you to witness my life."

"No, not at all. The person you used to be never disrespected Dad. This change occurred after you married that actress," Martin raised his voice again. Alice and the doctor stood by, silently overhearing the unfolding conversation.

"Enough with the cliché in-law behavior, Dad. You both went too far last night," Andrew asserted, and Alice visibly reacted.

'How did he learn about last night when I never said a word to him? Ahh, it must be Bella. Why did she have to reveal everything?' Alice fidgeted with her fingers, consumed by nervousness.

The young doctor positioned himself beside Alice, scrutinized her, and then gestured towards the closed door with his forefinger. "Are they discussing you?"

"No, absolutely not," Alice hesitated, fabricating her response.

"You're not being honest