Chapter 14

"What the hell are you doing here?" she asked, voice sharp. David looked calm. Too calm. "Your father invited me." "Why?" "To talk." Lily pushed past him and stepped inside, her heart pounding. Her father and stepmother were in the living room, pretending nothing was out of place. "This is a family matter," Lily snapped. "He doesn’t belong here." Her father raised an eyebrow. "He’s your husband." "Not for long." David walked over and settled onto the sofa like he owned the place, his eyes fixed on Lily with a blank, unreadable expression. Her stepmother cleared her throat awkwardly. “We heard from Mr. Hardison that you're asking for a divorce?” Lily narrowed her eyes, her voice sharp. “That’s none of your concern. Just give me my mother’s things, and I’ll be out of here.” Her father’s expression hardened. “Go back home with David, and you’ll get your mother’s belongings.” Lily stared at him, stunned. “What are you saying? That’s not happening. We’re getting divorced.” Her father turned