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"I want Daddy Channing to be my dad. I don't like this dad."

"Daddy Channing is tall and handsome, and he buys me yummy treats. Grandma likes this dad too."

That's my good girl.

The guy next to me couldn't take it anymore. "Buddy, I can't stand hearing this either."

"If you need help, just say the word. We're all in, man!"

"Yeah, that's right! If we don't cripple him today, I'll take his last name."

The other guys chimed in agreement.

My stomach churned violently. I felt all the blood in my body rush to my head.

Fighting back nausea and severe stomach pain, I tried to leave as quickly as possible.

I wanted to thank the guys for their help, but before I could open my mouth,

Blood from my stomach shot out uncontrollably.

Everyone was startled and backed away.

Including Nathan and Caelan.

Molly stood frozen, shrinking into Nathan's arms, too scared to come closer.

"This guy's coughing up blood from anger!"