Daniel couldn't stop thinking that this father figure had such a volatile temperament - definitely not someone you'd want around.
The little boy was convinced this must be the same man who'd walked out on his mother and abandoned both brothers. That realization only made Daniel's opinion of his biological father plummet even further.
In Daniel's mind, his real dad was nothing but a deadbeat, and a man like that had no business being with their perfect, amazing mother.
Tony silently prayed he could somehow get through to Mr. Nelson: Please, just try to use some common sense! Your approach with women is completely backwards!
If you let a treasure like this slip through your fingers, you'll be kicking yourself when you finally come to your senses!
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Veronica's POV
The atmosphere had grown suffocating, and I'd lost all desire to continue this conversation. I took Daniel's hand, ready to walk out, when Leonardo's voice stopped me cold.
"Wait!"
