*22*

“Tabby you don’t understand. I know I hurt David, but my father is, well, my father! I have to believe in him when he says that only doing what is best for me! He made a promise to my mother to take care of me! To raise me right and how am I repaying him and my mother? By ruining every good chance he’s had in his life to better the company and himself!” Sam argued, feeling a fresh batch of tears threatening to fall.

“I don’t believe that for a minute and neither should you! Can’t you see what he is trying to do Sam? He said that on purpose so you will feel bad and come running to his feet begging forgiveness!” Tabby snapped at her and Sam grew angry at her friend. Why was she fighting against Sam so hard on this when Tabby is supposed to be comforting her instead?

“No you’re wrong; you have always been