Those words were truly hurtful. Claudia said in disbelief, "When have we ever treated you like this? How can you say that?"

"Look me in the eye and say you've never treated me as a tool!"

"When did we ever treat you like that?"

Their argument was so loud that it caught the attention of Mark and the others. Assisted by Laura, he hurried over, his voice ringing out before he even reached them. "What's going on? What are you arguing about?"

Claudia's chest heaved as she strived to maintain her composure befitting a lady. She turned around, taking a moment to steady herself.

The sorrow and disappointment in Josie's heart intensified when she saw Mark. She gazed at him, her eyes blurred by tears.

That look in her eyes broke Mark's heart. He stepped forward, gently patting her hand, and lowered his voice. "Did you have a fight with your mother? Don't take her words to heart, Leanne. She just cares too much about you. She might've said inappropriate things, but I'm sure she means well. Don't be mad, okay?"

Zach was taken aback by the way his stern and decisive father was appeasing Josie.

"Dad" he began, but Laura swiftly kicked him, stopping him from speaking.

only made her question why they hadn't shown up at the airport two

wiping her tears away, but she stopped him and said calmly, "According to familial ties, I should call you my father." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

"Yes-"

heard her say, "So I think I shouldn't keep things

chill ran down Claudia's spine. She immediately turned around,

Mark said,

"1"

"Josie!"

"I have a child."

first to express surprise was Zach.

swayed

yet. I plan to give her my surname, Warren. My so-called mother is against it. What about you?

With

parental responsibilities toward me since I was

his intense frustration. His heart ached tremendously. "No,

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