MY FATHER IN LAW WANTS ME

Vanessa’s POVBack in the bedroom, I immediately packed a bag with only the essentials. Clothes, a few personal items, nothing that mattered as much as the decision I was making. Quinn had already thrown me out in every way that mattered. Now, it was my turn to walk away for good.Quinn and Mia were still seated in the living room, and they just watched as I stepped out onto the street, carrying my bag. I took my phone out of my pocket, hesitating for a second before dialing the number of the one person I knew could help. My finger hovered over the screen, but before I could hit the call button, a sleek black car pulled up beside me. The engine roared to a stop, and the passenger window rolled down.It was Jason Knight, Quinn’s adoptive father. He was a bit older, with a few strands of white in his dark hair, and his presence had a way of commanding attention.I looked at him, unsure of what to say. His gaze was sharp, and I could see that he was confused to see me with a bag outside

Jason’s POVThe moment I stepped onto Quinn's porch, I felt the bitterness settle in my gut. I lifted my hand to knock but the door opened before I could. Quinn stood there, leaning against the frame with that familiar arrogant grin.“Jason,” he drawled, raking his fingers through his dark blonde hair. “What a surprise.” I took in his disheveled shirt, the fact that it was unbuttoned, the lipstick smudge on his collar. And there, just behind him, Mia Parker. “Hello,” she greeted, leaning into Quinn’s side, her red lips curled into a satisfied smile while her fingers traced lazy circles on his shoulder. I ignored her and met Quinn’s eyes. “Where’s Vanessa?” I asked.Quinn didn’t stop smiling, but something flickered in his gaze—something cold and dismissive. He shrugged. “Gone. Finally.” “Gone?” I repeated, my voice low. He tilted his head, as if bored by the entire conversation. “Please, come in,” he offered.“I asked you a question, Quinn,” I said in a low voice and he sighe