Chapter 227

Without sparing him another glance, Lauren turned and walked off. She'd really gone above and beyond—actually worried about this scumbag not having dinner, even thinking about taking him to a restaurant. Let him go hungry. He deserved it. Seeing her leave, Jameson rushed after her, frantically trying to apologize. "Sweet girl, it's my fault! You can't just ignore your own father! If you leave me here, those loan sharks are gonna kill me!" "What's that got to do with me?" Lauren lifted her eyes, her gaze icy cold as she stared at the man blocking her path. Her so-called father—only in name. "It's your gambling debt. Why should I clean up your mess? I'll say it one more time—I don't have the money. Even if I did, not a penny would go to you. Get lost." She turned to leave, done wasting another second on him. But he wasn't giving up that easily. Two steps in, he got in her way again. Backed into a corner, Jameson just broke down completely. "So you're really not gonna help? Fine! I'll sho