Chapter Twenty-seven

" Nicole I will handle this. "My dad broke his silence right before mom could speak. I was certain she must be furious that my dad cut her short.

My dad took my slender palms and placed them in his while he caressed them softly. " Look here, we just want you to get to know Matt."

I blinked. "Why?"

" I think he is the best choice for you."

It wasn't my dad talking, he has been brainwashed by his wife. I don't think my dad would ever support her silly games.

I was already flaring up. Why in heavens name would my parents make decisions concerning my marriage for me? I was a grown woman who could make that kind of decision for herself, I knew what I wanted. I want a child anymore. I knew my mom hated me, but going this far was horrendous and quite immature of her. I expected more.

" I have someone else who would sacrifice everything just to make me happy. I have someone whom I want to make a family with, someone that cherishes me even on my sad and lonely days. Someone who had accepted m