Chapter 27: Who’s Your Child’s Father?
(SASHA)
Father nods, watching Tyler closely. "Yes, it seems there’s no bite mark." He eases back into his seat. "Great, things can now proceed as proposed."
Tyler tugs up his collar. The way his mouth is pursed in a thin grim line tells me he feels insulted. I can smell that resentment from where I am. He has to understand somehow that that’s how things work here. The sooner he gets used to it, the better. He may not like how father spoke to him, but he has to accept it. I bet he knows that isn’t even a question.
"Now get the wedding scheduled as fast as possible." He clutches on the arm of his seat. "I have work to finish now, you can both leave."
I know that father is only saying this because he wants Tyler to leave. He doesn’t want to be seen weak. There’s no way he is going to let anyone but my mother see him in the state. Other than his doctor, she is the only one who sees him weak, because she tends to him.
I get to my feet and straighten my jacket. "Come on, Tyler. I’ll show you around."
"Really?" He asks, looking at me as though he doesn’t believe me.
It’s only fair if he doesn’t. I went out of my way to make his life miserable. I’d understand if he doesn’t trust me. After all, I look nothing like one who would show anyone around.
"Yes. I got some free time today; I can show you around. You should know your way around if you’re going to live here after all."