Chapter 174

"Where did you come from?"

Ava immediately turned to a voice when she arrived home late, her father appeared unable to hide his disappointment.

"Dad, I'm working overtime tonight," she told him.

"Overtime? I came from the store where you work, your manager said you went out early and someone picked you up," he said after a brief pause. "Who is that man?" her father Ellias, asked.

Ava is at a loss for words when her father discovers she is dating a lawyer; he is certain he will be angry.

She moved her head. "H-He's just a friend, Dad," she explained. Despite the fact that they are already in a relationship.

Ava was about to step into her room when her father stopped her by her arm.

"When I find out that you're seeing a lawyer, you won't be able to leave the house, Ava. You know what your ex-boyfriend did to me so be careful who you let into your life." her father threatened.

Ava took a swallow. "That's not going to happen, Dad," she sai