Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1083

"Are you talking to me?"

Kearney's eyes widened in disbelief, his face paling a shade or two.

"Is that how you talk to your father?"

"And how should I be talking to you then?"

Unlike Kearney's agitation, Rebecca White remained calm. A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. "Yes, you're my father, but ever since you divorced Mom, you've been completely out of the picture." She took a shallow breath, her smile deepening. "I really can't think of anything we need to talk about."

"This is outrageous!"

Kearney's face turned an alarming shade of red as he pointed an accusing finger at Rebecca. "You ungrateful brat! Are you denying that I'm your father?"

"I'm not denying anything," Rebecca replied, frowning as she met his gaze steadily. "But since you didn't care back then, there's no need to start now."

"You!"

palpable, his eyes burning with anger. "How did you end up like this? If I had known, I would never have let you leave with your

manners! No respect! Is

a punch to the gut, her eyes instantly

long years. "But don't you dare put all the blame on Mom! If anyone knows the truth, it's you! I had

into

had remained silent until then, finally snapped. "Did you come here to hit my granddaughter? Tell me, what exactly did Rebecca

Do you have any idea how reckless she's been all

"Is this about Eddy?"

waved his hand dismissively. "That was years ago. Eddy's moved on,

pulled Rebecca closer. "Rebecca, let Grandpa

cheek stinging painfully, but

does hurt, she thought, never really shows on the

"Oh dear."

say it doesn't hurt?" He turned to scold

showed no remorse as he looked Rebecca. "Why don't you ask her what kind of trouble she's caused

did I do?" Rebecca asked,

"Playing dumb?"

bitterly, turning to Galloway. "Dad... this girl, she divorced