Chapter eighteen

Alexander's POV

I watched Millie, who was now blinking uncontrolled, stunned by my words.

I know I acted too fast, but I did not have much choice, not after the earlier conversation.

" I am really disappointed with you, son," my father's tone was cold as ice.

" What are you talking about?" I asked, frantically thinking about what could be the reason for his phone call.

" I thought we were close as a family, and we could trust each other, but I guess I was wrong," he spoke again without giving me a hint of what could make him so upset.

My father's words were true. We were close indeed, as we kept no secrets from each other. Of course, in the past, as a stupid teenager, I tried to be rebellious, but this faze was long gone. Now, I had no doubts, my family would always have my back as I had theirs.

" Dad, I really need some clarification here if I am going to deal with your accusations, " I said, slightly offended by his words. I could not think of anything that could