Chapter 77. Raging Father

The gate automatically opened with a rustling sound as Mr. Cole drove in furiously. The Cole family had a habit of showing up unannounced at their son’s house, making it an inconvenient night for Alex. His moments with Lacey were ruined by the unexpected visit.

He walked out to meet his dad before he entered the house. On seeing his son approach, Mr. Cole furrowed his brows, folded his arms, and leaned on his car, not in a bright mood.

“Dad,” Alex tried to put up a fake smile, attempting to hide his frustration. He could see the look on his father’s face but didn’t want him to see how upset he was about the unannounced visit.

Mr. Cole hissed loudly. “What took you so long to open the gate for your father?” he lashed out.

“Come on, Dad,” Alex said. “I needed to look through the cameras to make sure.”

Alex and his father had gotten along easily over the years, unlike his mother, who always bossed him around. He hugged his father, even when his father didn