A Calculated Refusal

Gideon's gaze flicked to Brooke.

Her face hardened, and she scolded Mason sharply. "Mason, how many times have I told you? That's Uncle Gideon鈥攜ou can't go around calling people whatever you want."

Mason's lower lip trembled, then he burst into tears. "No! I want Uncle Gideon to be my dad!"

Brenda, standing off to the side, pointed a finger at Brooke, her voice sharp with venom. "I slaved to put y