บททั้งหมดของ Your dad is mine: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 45

CATHERINE The principal’s office was the last place I wanted to be on a work day. It always had this weird smell of old chalk that made anxiety crawl up my spine. I sat on the edge of the chair, my hands in my laps even as my nails dug into my palms. And across me was principal Greene, his gaze on me was one of inconvenience, like he’d rather be elsewhere, that made two of us. His brows knitted together. “Your sister caused a stir today,” he said in a clipped tone. “She attacked another student and called him some very inappropriate names.”My annoyance only seemed to double. Ellie wasn’t the kind of child who went after people. She didn’t snap unless there was a damn good reason.“What exactly did this student do to her?” I asked.Greene leaned back in his chair, clearly unprepared for me to question his version of events. “Does it matter? Our school has a zero-tolerance policy for violence. We don’t condone students putting their hands on one another, regardless of the situation.

CATHERINE“Do you… have feelings for him?”My heart skipped a beat “No.” I said too quickly.His eyes narrowed on me with a knowing look. “Katie…” he started. “I’ve known you for years. And I also know when you’re not being honest.”“I am. I’m not.” I said again.“He’s your ex-fiancé’s father. One who clearly hasn’t let go of you. If you go down that road… you and I know that it’ll be nothing but a fucking mess.”I sighed. “I know… I know. Trust me, I don’t have any feelings for him.”His eyes stayed on me for a second longer before he nodded slowly but it was obvious he didn’t believe me. “I should go.” He said, pushing off the counter. “I came to check on you, and I did. Wish I could stay longer but duty calls.”“Of course.” I said softly and walked him out, watching him leave.When the door shut behind him, I let out a shaky breath and stepped back outside, crouching to pick up the chocolate that was scattered on the ground. I shoved them into the trash and was about to go back ins