Chapter 8. Love

“No Mei, you can’t let your father keep controlling your life,” I sighed.

I drifted off to sleep while thinking of everything, if I was wrong or just if I needed to give Dad the chance to keep controlling my life. He wasn’t in control of my life if I was the one giving him the chance to dictate the affairs in it, right?

My thoughts and dreams were the only things I had full control over in my life. I could end my story beautifully well in my head and live happily ever after with my Prince Charming. I got to make decisions dad or mom would never let me make, but today even my dreams were against me. All I could think of was Dad taking control of everything. I didn’t want him in my head, but he wasn’t leaving.

My phone rang and brought me back to reality. I squinted my eyes, adjusting to the light. I picked up my phone and answered the call.

“Good day,” I said. “This is Mei Xing, a representative of the Lin’s firm. We have your best interest at heart and are wi