Chapter 45

Kylie quickly realized her reaction had been a little too strong. After a brief pause, she blinked and sank back onto the couch. Pressing her lips together, she said, "Dad, this is between Isaac and me. There's no need to involve the elders." Jonathan narrowed his eyes at her outburst. At that moment, something seemed to click in his mind. "This thing with Isaac isn't just about the two of you. It affects both the Murphy and Grant families. I'll go talk to Isaac..." "Dad!" Kylie cut him off abruptly. "You know what? I think you're absolutely right. So... I've decided to give it more thought." "Really?" Jonathan looked at her, half-skeptical, half-convinced. Kylie gave a slightly tense smile and nodded. It seemed that now, in addition to hiding her divorce from Rachel, she'd have to keep it from Jonathan, too. "That's more like it!" Jonathan chuckled. After that, they chatted casually about other things until it was time for dinner, then headed downstairs together. As Kylie ste