Chapter 24

Carter took a deep breath. "Harper Miller, from the moment you begged your mother to bring you to see Adrian, you were no longer my daughter. "I told you last time, didn't I? What you need to do now is understand your mistakes and correct them. Grow up well. Don't think about me anymore." Harper wiped her tears and reached out to him. "I know I was wrong before, Daddy. Can you give me one last hug?" Carter looked at her. He didn't reach out. "It's too late now, Harper." Harper's eyes reddened at his refusal. She tried to plead again. "Please, Daddy. Give me a hug—" "Daddy." At some point, Nancy had brought Maddox over. "Daddy, she looks so sad. Can't you give her a hug?" Carter stroked his hair and smiled. "If everyone who ever hurt you cried a little and asked for forgiveness, would you forgive them?" After some thought, Maddox shook his head. "I wouldn't." "That's right." Then, he turned to the other two. "Selene, Harper, this should be the last time we'll see each other." S