Chapter 81 This Is My Bottom Line

Liora's POV Susan looked a little awkward. Nobody in the room could ignore the tension crackling between us. She held a stainless steel lunch box in one hand and offered me a polite smile. "Liora, are you here to see Jake? Oh? Ethan's here too." I gave a slight nod but didn't take my eyes off Ethan. "Let's talk outside." Without waiting for his answer, I turned and walked out. Dad called after me, but I only quickened my pace. When I heard no footsteps following, I stopped just past the door, waiting deliberately. Voices drifted from inside. Ethan kept up his act, playing the victim. "I'm sorry, Jake. This is my fault. Please don't be mad at Lio. Don't worry, I'll handle it," he said. Dad let out a tired sigh. "Liora's my daughter. She just has a temper. Try to be patient with her," he urged softly. "You can trust me. I'll take care of her," Ethan replied. My fists clenched. When Ethan's footsteps grew near, I strode to the far end of the hallway and waited. He appeared with a