章 31: Chapter 31

“And how do you feel about your father’s scheme?” Wayne’s voice still resonated with hurt

Andy swallowed. “I agreed to it because…because I’ve wanted to see you.” The truth began to pour out. “I don’t know what you know, Mr. Lyndell, but I’ve been such an embarrassment to my family since…since I did some things for money that I shouldn’t have done.”

“Oh?”

Andy couldn’t stand the thought of explaining. “My father threatened to cut me off for being gay. I could pretend I did those things because it was too hard to find a job with my severe attention deficit, but, really, I wanted to do what I did. When my father found out, he threw me out, then changed his mind, thinking I could do less damage to the family reputation if he kept me on a leash.”

“You mean the girlfriend you mention in your e-mails? Your father instructs you to date her?”