The Price of Loyalty

"It's fine, Mrs. Vance. You guys go ahead and eat," Paige said as she stepped outside with her phone.

She called her dad back, and he picked up immediately. His voice was stern and full of authority. "Paige Kensington, come home. Now."

"Dad, what's going on at home?" Paige asked, her brows furrowing.

Her dad was clearly angry. "So you're just hoping something goes wrong at home? Is that it?"

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