Chapter 13: Breaking Point

LISA'S POV

I lay on my bed, tears streaming down my face, my body shaking with sobs. I didn't even know why I was crying, but the anger and frustration I felt towards my father's lack of trust in me was overwhelming.

Just as I was starting to calm down, I heard a knock at the door. "Lisa, dear, please open up," my mother's soft voice called out.

But I didn't want to talk to anyone. I was still too hurt, too angry. I tearfully and silently asked them to go away, hoping they would understand.

My father tried to reason with me, his voice firm but gentle. "Lisa, we need to talk about this. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

But I wouldn't yield. I couldn't face him right now, not when all I felt was pain and betrayal.

My mother tried again, her voice pleading. "Lisa, sweetie, please open up. We love you and we're here for you."

But I just shook my head, feeling the tears prick at the corners of my eyes again.

Finally, my mother told Liam to go home and rest, promising to take care of