Does he want to give me something? Judging by the fierce look on his face, I bet itâs nothing good! He confronted me at my place the day Crystal had a miscarriage from falling down the stairs, and I still remember the look on his face⦠I could tell he was wishing he never had me for a daughter, and he wouldnât have left if Christopher werenât around at the time. Iâm not sure what his intentions are, but heâs definitely up to no good!
With that in mind, I simply sat there and stared silently at Nathan.
âWhat, you donât even recognize your dad now that youâve found yourself a rich husband?â Nathan asked sarcastically.
I glanced at Julia and Gordon who were sitting next to me and decided it wouldnât be appropriate to argue with him. I then stood up and was about to go with him when Christopher got up and said, âWeâll go together.â
âMr. Lane, I know you and Yvonne have a very strong relationship and all, but I would like to have a private conversation with my daughter. I donât think it would be appropriate for you to join us.â
âOf course, I wouldnât mind if it really is just a private conversation. Butâ¦â Christopher left his sentence hanging, but the smile on his face said it all.
âWhat, you think Iâd harm my own daughter?â
Noticing that Nathan was getting angry as the gentle smile on his face had faded, I quickly shook my head and told Christopher, âDonât worry, I wonât be gone for long!â
I had prepared myself mentally for Nathan to hit me, but he simply gave me a conflicted look after bringing me to a quiet corner. There was a hint of melancholy in his eyes, and it took me a while before I realized he was missing Amelia.
Although my appearance was average, I was definitely quite the beauty after dolling myself up. Could it be that I look a little bit like Mom?
âWhat is it, Dad? Letâs get over this quickly. Christopher will worry if I stay here for too long,â I said calmly.
Nathan continued to stare at me for a little while longer before replying, âYouâre twenty-five now, Yvonne. Youâre not a kid anymore, so you should know to not take things too far as it benefits no one.â
Me? Take things too far? Arenât they the ones who are doing that? I know heâs referring to me pushing Crystal down the stairs, but I only feel bad for that unborn child, not Crystal.
âWhat do you want me to do, Dad? Just give in and let everyone walk all over me like fifteen years ago?â
âAre you saying the Tanner family has been mistreating you all these years, Yvonne?â Nathan asked sarcastically while placing his teacup down.
Mistreating? That doesnât seem like a very fitting word to use here. Heâs making it sound like Iâm some outsider thatâs been living under the Tanner familyâs care when Iâm actually a direct descendant!
Our brief moment of silence was interrupted when Natalie came over all of a sudden. âHey, Nathan! You promised me youâd get rid of Yvonne, didnât you? Why is she still here?â
She then walked straight toward me and attempted to slap me, but I saw it coming and stepped back the moment she raised her hand.
Natalie then pulled her hand back when she noticed I was standing at the entrance of the hall as she knew causing a scene at her daughterâs wedding was a bad idea.
âI donât care why youâre here tonight, but youâd better behave yourself, Yvonne!â Natalieâs eyes were filled with anger, and she was looking at me like she wanted to swallow me whole as she continued, âCrystal and Lyle were meant to be together, but you ruined their relationship and split them up just like that. I know youâre upset about them dating, but will you at least spare Crystal? Youâve already killed her four-month-old baby! Are you not satisfied until you kill her too?â
Thatâs funny⦠As far as I know, Crystal has always been the one picking fights with me, and I only retaliated afterward. With that in mind, I replied with a cold sneer, âYouâre exaggerating a little, Aunt Natalie. Itâs perfectly fine to love your daughter and all, but Iâm someone elseâs daughter too.â