My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 65 Whispers Of Discontent

Evelyn

As Jennie and I descended the stairs, my gaze locked with my dad's. He was seated next to Clara but appeared less enthusiastic than usual. The reason for his subdued demeanor eluded me at that moment, as a furrow formed between his brows, diverting my attention away from his other friends gathered around. While I couldn't recall everyone's name, their faces were familiar.

"Where the hell are you off to, Evelyn?" Well, I couldn't deny that I had expected this kind of reaction from him, because I truly had. How could I not? It was my dad, after all- he wanted me there, right before his very eyes, all the fucking time.

"I'm heading to the club with my friends," I replied, offering him a smile as I passed by. However, my smile faded when I noticed who was seated across from them-Jacob and Chloe. They sat side by side, Jacob's arm around Chloe's waist, and Chloe sitting perilously close to him, their intimate body language unmistakable. There was a beer bottle in his hand, and the other two other empties lying at his feet. Maybe he and Chloe were sharing the drinks? Couples did this kind of stuff, didn't they?

Well, I couldn't say for certain, as Jacob and I hadn't exactly been a couple, just an affair. A scandalous one that he had chosen to bury beneath the cover of night, despite its daytime origins. His gaze remained fixed on me, devoid of any discernible emotion, not even a hint of regret.

Wow! I still couldn't believe how swiftly things had taken a turn.

Why had I expected him to acknowledge the wrong he had done to me when deep down, I knew he was already aware of it?

"This looks new," I chuckled, crossing my arms over my chest as I observed them. "Did you two finally find your way back together?"

Jacob didn't respond, and Chloe merely flashed me a smug smile that spoke volumes.

Fucking bitch!

"Yeah, they're back together," my dad remarked, his smile lacking sincerity now explaining why he looked so unimpressed in the first place. He wasn't thrilled by the news, but I could wager he would have been pleased if he knew that his daughter had narrowly avoided a disaster.

But why had I rushed headlong into that disaster in the first place? I should have restrained my desires, right? Then why?

Fuck me! They say it's true that most decisions at this age are nothing but colossal mistakes. Jacob had undoubtedly been my first and most significant blunder. I never thought I could have regrets, but he had proven me wrong, and now I had a multitude of them, with him being the most painful.

"Good thing, isn't it?" My mom, who was seated on the opposite side, wore an expression that combined hesitation with an unmistakable 'I told you so.'

I couldn't care

steady and my smile genuine. "It's wonderful that Jacob has found some excitement again," I chuckled, glancing in their direction. Jacob's eyes had been locked onto me from the

what exactly was Jacob thinking?

with sarcasm, the type only I could notice and the ones who knew the history. It was evident she was rubbing it on my face. "Evelyn, please make sure to

"Wait, what? No, she

him just how much I needed this escape, to be anywhere but here, far away from the man I loved, wrapped in someone else's arms, even if only briefly, to help me forget him. "Dad, I'll be back quickly. Besides, it's Mason's friend's club, not too far away," I replied softly, struggling to conceal the tremor in my

didn't have the energy for it, knowing I had stood on the precipice of jeopardizing everything, including my relationship with my dad, all for a man who couldn't care less about me. Jacob Adriano, God, he didn't care about me at all. All he wanted was sex. It was unbelievable how I had once regarded this glaring red flag as the luckiest gift

can't use my credit card. I'll give you some cash-that way, I can at least limit your extravagant spending." I

dollars, Samuel. Is this your idea of limiting

what?" Dad retorted, seemingly oblivious

quite a bit," Chloe commented casually, playing with Jacob's hair, her

Chloe," I finally snapped. It was just so hard to keep it all in anymore especially when I hadn't even planned on attacking her

everything handed to them on a silver platter

side- maybe she planned to get beaten by me today.

are you getting at, Chloe?" Dad

the real world now. We all know how young people like her can make poor

keep his temper in check. He had always been composed, except when someone disparaged

to step out of this so-called bubble. I'm her father, and I'll provide everything for her, lay it beneath her

spoiling her. This is not healthy for

Jacob interjected, trying to defuse the situation before Dad could respond,

babe? I'm just telling the truth, and it's

I?" I retorted, a mischievous smile playing on my lips, I just wanted to rip her tongue at this point, but I held back, "I'm using my father's money. Isn't that sufficient for you? If

dropped in disbelief, anger flashing in her eyes. "What...what did you

people around, mostly Dad's friends- I couldn't blame them, who doesn't enjoy

that privilege during your teenage years, not everyone comes from money, I understand," I kissed Dad on the cheek and then Clara. "I hope Jacob treats

was about to turn and leave, a thought