Blind Favoritism

Denise looked at Derek with resentment. “You're taking things this far over such a trivial matter? All I want is to adopt a daughter. Is that too much to ask of you?”

“Did you not understand what I said or simply not want to hear it? Or perhaps you just don't care about what your biological daughter went through, insisting on having your way despite it all?” Derek countered wearily.

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