Chapter 9

He gave me a friendly kiss on the hand and said, "Daddy loves you. From now on, Dad will treat you better. Tell me you won't leave your father?"

I turned away from him and turned off his approach. Everything here is merely a deception meant to harm me. I can't stay confined any longer.

I ask you, "Father, will you let me go?" I query

"All right, Father will release you. Your father has abused you. Go to your room now because Dad has a client meeting."

I quickly changed into my new outfit and stood up from the table. I gave him a long look before walking away. I ignored the wild ideas as I stared at him in his presence, with my heart racing.

"Has Dad grown into a decent man?"

Until the waiter arrived and brought me a cup of hot chocolate, I walked to my room and thought back on everything we had accomplished together.

The server addressed me as "Miss Olivia," giving me a pitying glare. I gave him a smile.

"I'm ok." I went through all of this t