LAYLA’S POV
Exceptional.
He actually used the word exceptional.
This man treated me like crap for years and now he’s standing here, looking Edward in the eye, trying to convince him it was all some inspirational parenting strategy.
By that logic, he deserves a medal. Maybe even Father of the Year.
Beside me, Edward lets out a slow breath.
“Do you actually believe everything you just said? Because if you’re a transparent man,” Edward shrugs, “then the world has no colors.”
Dad’s jaw tightens.
“Now I'm going to ask you one question." Edward steps forward. "When were you instructed to tell Layla about the money?"
My father’s composure holds but something behind his eyes doesn’t.
Then Ginny suddenly steps forward.
"It was me." Her voice comes out in a rush. "I told him not to say a
