Chapter 19. Her Dad's Threat

Three months later

The last three months were the happiest times of their lives. Arianna’s health improved and little Lauren bonded nicely with Laurence, Lisa, Troy, and Sandra. Troy fell for their hot neighbor and literally stayed with them at their house. Lisa and Laurence pulled his leg the whole day, but he never got pissed off with them. Finally, the day arrived for Arianna’s last checkup. She was completely healed and could continue with her normal life. Lisa still missed Liam everyday wanted to connect with him again like before now that her life had become more stable. She was thinking of calling him up when, after school, her dad grabbed her outside the school gate.

“What do you want, dad?” asked Lisa impatiently. She knew what he wanted and she would never oblige him.

“I miss you, Lisa. Come home with me,” he said, trying a different tactic.

“No dad. I’m happy where I am,” said Lisa, instantly wary of his motive.

“I could provide you with a be