Mr. Yancey glanced at Joanne and noticed how thin and pale she had become in just a few days. She looked as if she had gone through endless misery, and his heart softened at that moment.
After all, he had been doting his granddaughter for many years.
"How did it happen?" he asked, although he was heartbroken.
Rebecca continued to cry. "Dad, that jerk thought we weren't part of the family anymore after you banned us from entering the Yancey house. We've been sleeping in separate rooms since then. He even brought his illegitimate child home. I disagreed, so we argued, and he hit me. When Joanne saw him hitting me, she tried to stop him. In the end, that bastard pushed her hard and injured her. Dad, you must help me! Otherwise, there's no way for me and Joanne to stay with the Smith family!"
She cried hysterically while explaining.
