at her.
“You lied about Sophie.”
“I explained that.”
“No. You lied.”
Vanessa laughed bitterly.
“And suddenly you’re Father of the Year?”
The words hit exactly where she intended.
Derek flinched.
Vanessa grabbed her coat.
Then she looked at me.
“This isn’t over.”
Daniel stood.
“Yes, it is.”
She stared at him.
Daniel’s voice remained perfectly calm.
“You will not contact Claire or Sophie directly. Any necessary communication goes through counsel.”
Vanessa rolled her eyes, but she left.
The door shut behind her.
Silence filled the house.
Derek rubbed both
