“Sir, sit down. Please. You’re in no condition—” “I’m fine,” Father barked, taking a step forward. “Sit. Down,” Autumn ordered, voice like ice. Father hesitated, freezing on the spot. He licked his lips, and for the first time in my life, I saw nervousness skate across his features. “Autumn—” She did nothing but narrow her eyes in warning. Father collapsed back into his chair with an angry growl. “You can grumble all you want, but your ass better not leave that chair again until the doctor is finished.”
