CHAPTER 38. A Ring on Her Finger

And he was right in thinking that Mr. Nikola was not enjoying these conflicts.

"It doesn’t matter how I found out; what matters is that I know," he replied to Zack sharply. "My granddaughter doesn’t have my last name, and I want to know why."

Zack tried to explain the situation and apologize for the baby not bearing his name. He appealed to Canadian citizenship, insurance, saints, and God, but his father didn't seem to understand any of it.

"It was my choice," Andrea said firmly and clearly, and both of them looked at her. "I’m sorry, Mr. Nikola, but that was my decision. I don’t have any other family; Adriana is all I have..."

"Andrea..."

"I’m sorry, Zack, but you know it’s true," she replied determinedly. "My daughter is all I have in the world, and regardless of how well things are going between Zack and me, having legal control over my daughter makes me feel... secure. When Zack settles permanently in Canada and gets his residency and everything ne