As he watched his daughter walk out the door, Denise tried to go after her, but her husband grabbed her by the arm.

"Let her go. In a little while, she'll realize what she's done and come back on her own."

"I can't believe you said those awful things to our daughter, Saulo!" Denise exclaimed, her eyes full of disapproval.

"And what did you expect me to say? Didn't you see how rebellious she was acting?" he shot back, his face tense.

"Rebellious? You insulted her and still think you have the rig