CHAPTER 80

He laughed. The sound was so menacing as he looked at me. His eyes shined in disbelief as he looked at me, his only blood left in the world. "That I love you? No. I never lied about the love that I have for you. You are my only family, Isabella! I raised you. I was the one who watched you take your first steps, that held you when you had bad dreams, I was the one who told you to always chase your dreams and stand up for what you believe is right!"

"No, you didn't watch me take my first steps because my nanny did while you were busy running this double life. Yeah, you held me when I had bad dreams, but little did I know that the monster was you! And do you know what I believe? I believe that you're a terrible person and you're a liar! You told me that you were blurred out, that doesn't sound blurred out to me, Dad!" I shouted, tears streaming down my face.

"I've only ever lied to protect you. I don't want you to be like me. Please don't fire that gun because, baby girl, your life is go