For a split second, Nyla hesitated. She had once truly loved her father. However, seeing Dominic sobbing on the floor, pathetic and pitiful, she finally saw him for what he really was.

The so-called fatherly authority he used to carry was nothing more than fear-based dominance—he was no different than any other coward clinging to survival.

She said calmly, "You don't have to worry. I won't pursue charges against you or Camilla."

Nyla turned her head away, refusing to look at him again. "Bu