61 - Get rid of her

[Eskaal’s pov]

I felt a knot forming in my stomach as I heard the familiar footsteps approaching my house. I knew all too well who it was. My father, with a stern expression, the traditional man who held strong opinions about the choices I made. My heart sank as I sensed the storm that was about to ensue.

And everything was not nice!

Just as I had predicted, the door swung open, and my father entered, a scowl etched deeply on his face. Our eyes met with a meaningful glare, and I saw the flicker of disapproval burning in his gaze. His eyes then shifted to the corner of the room, where Meagia stood, a look of concern etched across her face.

"What is she doing here?" my father's voice boomed through the room, the anger evident in every word. He could sense her presence which made things worse, and Clara’s coming must have added fuel to his rage. I was literally trapped between so many things for no damn reason.

I took a deep breath, trying to keep my composure. "She is here because she