Axel POV
“How’s Mom doing?” I ask as we drive to Jack’s house. “She didn’t come to dinner last night.”
“She had a migraine,” Dad sighs as he looks out of his window.
“But we both know that was a lie,” he turns to face me. “She knew she was wrong and was humiliated. So, she couldn’t face you.”
“She actually said that?” I raise my eyebrows. It is not often that Mother admits defeat.
“Everything but the wrong part,” Dad chuckles. “She will not admit that aloud. But Liana challenged her with logic and reason. She knows she overstepped.”
“How do you feel about all of it?” I look intensely at him.
“Hell, I’m just happy you stayed and that there’s a form of peace,” he snorts. “I was at the point to kick your mother out of the house.”
“We sure know how to pick them,” I roll my eyes and Dad
