Branded a Liar
Dad sneered, cutting him off.
"Officer, did he fool you, too? Just a couple of days ago, he got someone to put on an act to scam money out of me. When I refused, he threatened to kill himself. Tell him that this trick won't work on me! Also, tell him to stop playing these stupid games and hurry back home!"
Dad's voice was loud and piercing. I floated beside him, wanting to cover my ears. Unfortunately, I couldn't.
Dad, stop talking. Please, just stop.