Chapter 34 The Drive To Dad

• I moved back into the bedroom, feeling Hailey follow closely behind. Twenty minutes later, I descended the stairs carefully, wearing a simple red short flare dress and black heels. My hair was pulled back into a neat ponytail.
• As I entered the living room, Theo was already waiting, a fake smile plastered on his face. “Doesn’t my girlfriend look gorgeous?” he said smoothly.
• I gave a weak smile in return. It was an act—a performance—and I played my part, knowing it was meaningless.