Chapter 4

"I went out to buy some clothes myself since you didn't come home as promised this afternoon," I said to May.

Ann's body stiffened momentarily, a flash of disappointment crossing her eyes.

Her feigned concern barely hid her resentment.

She asked, "Did you use Daddy's card?

"How much did you blow?

"Daddy works hard for his money. Don't go splurging just because you suddenly have cash."

"It's my real dad's money, Ann. I don't need an outsider like you worrying about it."

I shot Ann a cold, mocking smile, deliberately stressing the words "real dad."

Ann gnashed her teeth in…