149. Apologize

“YOU BEAT A SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD KID!?” Riley roared from across the table. River jolted back as if physically struck. “Jacob is almost eighteen, and I didn’t personally beat him. I merely used my men to…” “River Matthew Foster!” Riley cried and turned to Sky and Lucas. “Cover your ears while I talk to your father, kids.” Both Lucas and Sky put their hands on their ears without argument. Riley turned back to River. “What the fuck is wrong with you!?” She glared at him. Tiffany slowly chewed on her toast as she enjoyed Riley’s wrath against her father. He deserved it for hurting Jacob. “Oh, I can give you a very comprehensive list of things that’s wrong with him, Riley,” she said enthusiastically. River opened his mouth to defend himself, but Riley’s glare was as fierce as a storm, cutting him off before he could even begin. She crossed her arms, tapping her foot impatiently, daring him to explain himself further. “Riley, you don’t understand—” River began, trying to keep his voice steady