Chapter 24

YSABELLE

Father's harsh hand landed on my cheek making me realize that he's no ordinary father. This was the first time he used his hand on me because he was fuming in rage.

“YOU JUST LET HIM DO WHATEVER HE WANTS?!” Anger thrummed through his veins.

I touched my cheek, where he hit me, with a trembling hand while the back of my eyes felt warm.

I'm not scared… I'm angrier than him but I respect him as my elder and cannot even have a chance to defend myself because he will only point at me as a disrespectful daughter.

I walk to the bed and throw my bag. Thankfully, the kids are not here. I wonder where they are. I hope they are not witnessing this situation.

“Father, do you think he doesn't have the capability to find out once I enter the U.S.? He has all the power to find out the truth he needs.”

“This wouldn't have happened if you distanced yourself from him!” He shut his eyes in fury.

He shot the blame on me again. I'm used to it. I just massaged my temple as my head w