Chapter 215

Chapter 215

Karina sighed dramatically, tapping a manicured nail against her mug. "You know, I am right here."

I ignored her again.

"She won't be staying here," I said flatly.

My father's gaze met mine, "This is still my house, Kester."

Silence.

Long, thick silence.

And then, he leaned back as if the conversation was already over. And with a

casual sip of

his coffee, he said the words that made my blood run hot.

"And Karina is also my daughter."

The laugh that had been bubbling under my skin finally slipped out.

Dark. Amused. Poisoned at the edges.

I pushed off the chair, straightening to my full height, my gaze sweeping over him with something between pity and disbelief.

"You really are a fool, old man.'

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of what was coming for his beloved daughter. I had all it takes to get her out of this house. I could have snapped

no. Where is the

things easier for me. Brought my plans right to my doorstep, wrapped in

And Karina?

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too drenched in self-importance, to see the noose tightening

to the wine bar where I knew Karina would be at the moment. There was

had a relationship with alcohol-one that teetered

destruction.

she was. Drowning in a

legs crossed as

exile.

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existence and reached for the bar, placing the wine I

a little secluded from where other varieties were

beautiful, and distinct. Eye-catching

should be.

she

silent type. She wouldn't hesitate to spill it if she had something to

voice finally filtered through

slightly, her

down. "Old habit never dies,

I didn't respond.

glance

took it as an invitation to keep

have an effect on you? Because, the

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