Chapter 1914

Samantha quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "Cassie, how can you say such things to your father? You're going to break his heart! Are you saying this because Mr. Carter scared you again? Don't be afraid. Many kind people want to help us. Mommy and Daddy will protect you!" "You're not my mom either!" Cassie glared at Samantha and Victor with reddened eyes as she yelled. The smile on Samantha's face faded. She tried to keep her calm. She forced a stiff smile before finding her voice and asked, "Cassie, why are you suddenly throwing a tantrum at us? I know that we failed to protect you before and allowed Mr. Carter to hurt you, but please don't be mad at us." "You're not my parents!" Cassie's voice remained firm and unshakable. As if she had made an enormous decision, she paused briefly before speaking again, her tone solemn as she declared, "Mr. Carter has never hurt me. This is the first time I've ever met him!" "What?" "Cassie had never met Mr. Carter before?" "Then what