Chapter 45 : The Dominate

Scott’s POV

Quickly, though, Needy’s sweetness faded and her bitter side came out. “I’m so tired of you running out on me for her,” Needy said.

“What are you talking about?” I asked, looking up at her. I was utterly confused. I had so much on my mind with business issues, and Rory was always on my mind.

“You’re going to see her, aren’t you? It’s always about her!”

With Needy’s sneering tone, I knew exactly who she was talking about.

“Look, Needy, you know you’re my best girl and I love you with all my heart.”

“Bull,” she said. “I’m not some simpering child you can placate. She’s my age, Dad. Don’t you feel a little yucked out by that?”

“I think you’re the one who feels yucked out,” I said. “I wish it could be different and I could placate you somehow, but this behavior is really getting old.”

“See, this is what I’m talking about.” Needy lifted her hands palms up as if to say voila.