Bloody Road: Abandoned by Family, Imprisoned by Destiny
Mom stared at me, the gentle look in her eyes now turning into obvious panic, her hands beneath the table shaking violently.
"It’s... just a joke, Dad," I said, forcing my voice not to crack. Dad slammed his hand on the table, causing the water glass to jump and spill its contents onto the pristine white tablecloth. "Don't lie to me!" he roared. The veins in his neck bulged, his face turning bright red. "I know the difference between a joke and feelings. What kind of relationship is this, Jose Watson?! Do you think I'm stupid?!"