Yet, Luis responded with a derisive chuckle, as though heâd heard a joke.
Sarcastically, he said, âEduardo, seriously, are you trying to win the Best Dad award now? You practically abandoned Debra before.
And suddenly, youâre all interested just because sheâs meant to be the future Luna?â
Luisâ sharp words had the room temperature plummeting.
The onlookers shifted their gazes between my father and me, their hushed conversations creating a backdrop of whispers.
In that charged moment, my father and I locked eyes for a small moment.
I realized it wasnât the right moment to have a falling-out with my father.
Despite our rocky past, we needed to stand united against our adversaries.
If we didnât, my father would become a laughingstock and Iâd remain a target for the relentless taunting from the Barton family.
Determined, I strode to my fatherâs side and clasped his hand firmly.
Then, I shifted my gaze towards Luis, weaving a fabricated tale.
âOh,
âs BunnyBookery
Mr.
Barton, your information is a tad obsolete.
My father and I patched things up a while back.
â
Skepticism clouded Luisâ expression, his doubt evident as he inquired,
âIs that so?â
Just like a shrewd old fox, Luis wasnât about to swallow my words whole.
I was prepared for this.
Swiftly, I concocted a plausible explanation.
I grinned and posed the question, âCare to guess the reason behind my fatherâs unexpected appearance at Thorn Edge Pack to stand by my side?â
Before he could respond to my query, I added, âI actually wrote him a letter, pouring out the tale of how the Thorn Edge Pack mistreated me.
And would you believe it? Thatâs precisely why he came here with such urgency.
â
A shift in Luisâ demeanor caught my eye-a flicker of belief.
I pressed on, my words gaining momentum.
âYou know, just like how you cherish your daughter Janiya, my father holds an unwavering love for me.
Heâs ready to forfeit some of his packâs interests, all for the sake of my happiness.
â Whatâs more, he misunderstood me before.
Itâs more unreasonable for him to love me with guilt.
â
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A contemplative look crossed Luisâ face as he cast his gaze between my father and me.
There was a hint of resentment in his eyes, his clenched jaw revealing his inner turmoil.
With a touch of bitterness, he challenged, âSo, all that eagerness you showed earlier, was it all just a game to get under my skin?â
A hearty chuckle escaped my fatherâs lips, dripping with playful mockery.
âThatâs right.
â
Luisâ fury reached a boiling point, his complexion flushing crimson.
In a fit of anger, he spat out his verdict.
âWell, congratulations, youâve successfully humiliated me.
The Barton family will never do any business with the Silver Ridge Pack in the future.
â
Only after Luisâ figure had completely vanished from the doorway did I finally release my grip on my fatherâs arm.
But my father wasnât done yet; he didnât halt his course of action even after Luis had stormed away in a huff.