Chapter 55

Rolland lied without hesitation, blurting out, "I went to see my Dad. He called," he said abruptly.

Anthonia's surprise was evident as she exclaimed, "What? Your Dad?"

"Yeah, I knew you wouldn't want me to meet him, that's why I lied to you," Rolland explained, trying to convince Anthonia to believe him.

"After all these years, he finally reached out to you? After causing us so much pain, he decides to make a phone call. That man is really something," Anthonia said, smirking.

"Anthonia, look, I'm sorry for everything my Dad did, I-"

"That's enough Rolland, I'm done with this conversation." Athonia cut in before he could say anything else. Anthonia was so pissed and she stormed off to bed immediately.

Rolland was at a loss for words, and with a hint of frustration, he stood there, staring at his wife on the bed. "I'm so sorry, Anthonia. I hope you can forgive me," he thought.

Raymond, being very nosy, stood by the door and eavesdropped on his parents' conversation. He sensed that his d