The Search For A Boyfriend

At the Watson's Residence, in the sitting room. Valerie was sitting opposite her stepmother and her father, who couldn't stop smiling.

“Dad, what was so urgent that you couldn't wait for me to come over?” Valerie narrowed her eyes as her father stood up, and walked to her. He patted her shoulder passionately.

That confused her even more because she was unable to guess why he would call her over urgently. “I know you are always busy with work, and if I didn't sound so urgent, you wouldn't show up quickly”.

Valerie smiled a little. “What is it, then?”

Claudia couldn't help but glare at Valerie in annoyance. She wished she could slap her hard on the face, and drag her out of their residence.

“A minute please” Her Father smiled, and headed upstairs.

Valerie was left with her raged stepmother. Even though she could see bitterness in her face, she knew Claudia wouldn't dare to hurt her again.

There was silence between them until Edmond's footsteps were heard from the stairs. Valerie turned