Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Victoria's cheeks flushed crimson, and she looked utterly embarrassed and ashamed. She raised her hand as if to strike him, but then lowered it again.

She gritted her teeth as she said, "You little bastard, you've been keeping this pretty well hidden! Why didn't you tell me earlier that your father is Reginald, and let me make a fool of myself?"

Her heart pounded uncontrollably as she recalled all the things she had said and those exaggerated gestures she had made. Even at her mature age, she could not stop the wave of heat rising to her face or the strange, complicated feelings churning in her chest.

Andrew rolled his eyes and said bluntly, "I didn't want to bring up my dad at all. I didn't want to trigger your resentment or make things worse, but you seriously crossed the line, so I had no choice."

Victoria let out a frustrated laugh. "So you're Reggie's son. Even if I'm angry with you, I wouldn't have the heart to lay a hand on you. No wonder when I first saw you, I was so confused! How could there be someone in this world whose temperament and looks are so similar?"

She continued staring at Andrew intently. "Turns out you're his son!"

The adoring look in her eyes, along with her conflicted expressions, made Andrew extremely uncomfortable.

quickly composed herself and laughed. "Don't mind me! It's just

Mrs. Rhodes was

words left his mouth, Andrew regretted them, thinking that

expression turned cold, and she snorted. "Don't mention that bitch in

course. My dad only

to appease Victoria for now. Otherwise, who knew if she

we're on the same side, you can just call me Victoria from now on." She gave an embarrassed smile as she stared at Andrew, clearly finding more and more to like the longer she looked

he was back then! If you had come

the kind offer, Victoria, but initially, I didn't know you and my dad had a history together! Besides, I didn't dare approach you carelessly. I figured you

him

me since is knowing he left that bitch Tiana, too. That proves I was