They listened intently as Harper finished explaining the conditions under which Haji and Kira had been allowed to remain under the Takahashi family’s protection.
“So, let me get this straight,” Nick began. “Your dad took them in, gave them a roof over their heads, supported them financially, and let them enjoy privileges they weren’t even entitled to?”
“Pretty much,” Harper replied with a shrug.
“And after all that, those two somehow convinced themselves they had the right to act like legitimate members of the family?”
Harper let out a bitter laugh.
“Ha! Welcome to my f*****g world!” Harper exclaimed.
She paused, then glanced toward Nick.
“But that didn’t happen right away.”
Nick frowned. “What do you mean?”
“Haji agreed to everything at first,” Harper explained. “He swore he’d kn
