I stood and wiped my eyes. “Go ahead. I need to wash up.”
He gave me a bone-crushing hug and headed in the opposite direction as Robert had gone.
Will wonders never cease?
I’d somehow gotten my father’s blessing to do what came as naturally to me as breathing—love Leo. I felt as if I were walking on the clouds, which was why I didn’t hear Robert approaching until he grabbed my arm and spun me to face him.
“Let go of me.” I tried to break free, but he tightened his grip and pressed closer.
“I won’t let you destroy Waylon. One way or another, this thing between you and Marchionni is over.” He shoved me away from him and stormed off.
Dumbstruck, I wiped his spit from my cheek.