"I want you to help me separate your mother from Vernon. I want them to get divorced so we can be a happy family once more."
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Mackie stared at her father in silence after he said his true intention.
He thought that her silence meant compliance. Thus, Vincent added, "Vernon and his children are parasites that ruined our family. You're the closest to them, Mackie. You can ruin their marriage, and we can be together again."
"Don't you want to live with me? I am your real father. It would be great if we could live in the old mansion with your mother, right?" Vincent said.
"So, how about it? Come with me in the car. I will tell you all the plans I have to get them divorced."
Mackie maintained her silence. She kept staring at her biological dad but did not heed his instructions.
Vincent began to lose his patience, "Come on, Mackie.
