Chapter 35

The nest moming, relished the chance to sleep in for once. After a week of back-to-back classes, even the kids needed a break.

After rolling out of bed, 1 hastily tidied up the place and tossed the two empty, crimped cans into the trash.

Maybe this was a sign that a new chapter in my life was about to begin. I was just getting excited about the future when someone knocked on the door.

It was strange because no one knew I lived here. So, I was genuinely surprised when I looked through the peephole and saw jack and Elenc

"open up, Evelyn. It's me, your father!" jack urged, banging on the door.

thad no idea what he was doing here, which was somewhat annoying, but I couldn't just leave them outside, so I decided to open the door.

did, both of them barged in. Jack's face was etched with anxiety while Elene

that day. I shouldn't have yelled at you I need you to understand where I'm coming from. I've been so stressed out with work that I

been so worried about you while you've been away the last few days. I don't even know if you're eating well or how you've been doing" He had never shown any concern for my well-being all these years, so it was odd to hear such words from him. Had he ever cared about me at all, he

so Jack shot daggers at Elene, who was standing beside him.

do it again.

apology wasn't sincere. I couldn't figure out what Jack and

up and pack your things. Let's go home. We've

tro, whereas I was the discordant note. Even though I wasn't treated like dirt, Thad never been treated

so I crossed my arms and gave them a long, hard look. However, I couldn't figure out what was up. Growing uneasy under my gaze, Jack scratched his nose and walked up to me with an ingratiating smile. bothered

be b "Alright. Let me pack my things. Why don't you guys wait out front?" As

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