Chapter 6.2

06: Claiming What's His Pt.2

I was left frozen in my position. I could clearly hear my heart thumping erratically, making it feel like I was having a hard time breathing. I wanted to shout at him and throw all the hardships I experienced when Papa kicked me out to New Zealand. I wanted him to know how much I despised him. But right now, I couldn't do anything other than watch him casually walking back to his car. His words left me scared of the possibilities.

I spent the whole day feeling out of sorts because Wesley's words kept running through my mind. I knew he meant what he had said earlier. But I just didn't understand. Why did he suddenly become interested in my daughter? Why is he still bothering me even now?

"Are you okay, dear?" I regained my composure when Mama held my hand.

We're currently at their house because Mama said Papa wouldn't be coming home. Melody has been bugging me for a while now, wanting to come here, so I gave in.

"Y-Yes, Ma. I'm okay." I forced a smile, but