16

Ashlyn Pov.

I could feel how nervous she was when I grabbed hold of her waist as we began to walk into the apartment. She was tensed, and she couldn't move freely around me like she used to. I guess it was my fault; I should have controlled my anger and not lashed it all on her to the extent of choking her and leaving my finger prints on her neck region.

"Don't make things more difficult than they already are."

"Please loosen up and wear a brighter face around my father; he is quick to judge and easy to follow things up, "I said in a way to persuade her.

"Then you should have a second thought before you let your anger cloud your sense of judgement, "she mutters with a fake smile on her face.

"Father !!" I called immediately and we got into the house. Dad was sitting alongside Scar and Leo. Their eyes were fixed on us, and I also noticed the disappointment in Scar's eyes as her eyes diverted to my hands on Ami's waist.

"Father in law, "Ami beams happily as she releases my grip on her a