Chapter 4

He instinctively frowned.

"Where are you going?"

"On a trip."

"A trip?"

He loosened his tie, as if he'd heard a joke.

"You've taken care of me for seven whole years without leaving home for a single day. You think you can actually leave?"

"Aria, if you think you can force me to give in this way, it won't work."

"I don't think I'm wrong, and I don't think Vivian and I did anything wrong. I've supported you for seven years. You should be more understanding by now."

I didn't speak or argue.

I just stuffed the 20-inch suitcase back…