Karen stiffened in his arms. Indeed, all she had been doing was self-pity. It was time to rise from the ashes and build something for herself. She didn't care about her parents' wealth or attention.
Tonia could have it all, but let no man envy or try to take what she builds for herself. Pulling away, she stared at him with genuine gratitude. "Thank you, Van."
How she wished to have someone like him as a father? "Why don't you adopt me?" She asked suddenly, Van's brows raised. "You? No way."
Disappointment sat in her eyes, but if only she knew the reason for Van's refusal to adopt her, then she would be happy.
"How good are your hacking skills? I'll cook while you set up." He got up from the couch, leaving her to pick up the pieces of herself.
Karen's brows raised as she qu
