~57~

~Laurel~

"What do you mean by you can't believe I just said all that?" I ran my hand through my hair frustratedly. "Someone had to put her in her place."

"I didn't ask you to say those things to her. I didn't ask you to make a pick between the two of us. You said it yourself that Gen's my sister. Do you really think by telling her all those stuffs, she wouldn't have a reason to move out of this place?"

"Then I don't care! If she wants to leave, she can leave! I'm done fighting for someone who isn't worth fighting for. No child of mine would ever behave that way!"

"Laurel!" The door burst open and Kurt stepped in. He was so furious, the look on his face was murderous but he calmed a bit when he saw Mirabelle. "Honey, can you please leave us alone for a moment?"

Reluctantly, Mira let her gaze roamed from Kurt's to mine. "Dad.."

"Mira?"

"Okay." Slowly, she started for the door, shut Kurt and I one last look before walking out and closing the door softly behind her.

Kurt faced me. "You're