“Unblock my number right now.” “Or what?” “Or everyone within shouting distance will know that I’m her father.” Shocked by how cruel that would be to Bea if he actually did it, I inhale a sharp breath. “Don’t you dare. You’re not her father.” “The next time you lie to me, you won’t like the consequences. Take out your phone and unblock me.” He steps back and stares at me, unmoved by the livid expression on my face. Seething, I navigate to his phone number and tap the screen a few times. “Satisfied?” “Let me see.” I turn the screen to him, clenching my jaw. “Good. I’m going to call you in two
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