The Kiss that Sparked it All

“Pollock, there’s been a bit of a hiccup at home, and my dad is kind of in a foul mood, so he might come off a bit cold. Don’t take it to heart, okay?”

Pollock stopped in his tracks, shooting Sheila a disdainful glance. His once gentle and doting demeanor was gone, replaced by indifference, as he coldly stated

“Ms. Mendoza, you’re reading too much into this. Why would I be upset with your dad? You should hurry back and be with your parents!

Sheila was hit hard by this: “Are you saying you don’t want to deal with me anymore?

Pollock, with a stony face, replied. “We ain’t blood related, so why make a fuss about dealing or not dealing with each other? Move aside, I’ve got stuff to dor

Sheila was now panicking, cautiously probing. “What about my leading role?”

acting is so–so, and your lines ain’t great. There’s no way my

You promised me the

from the get–go, saying you were my daughter, I wouldn’t

her only

business, this movie with Pollock was

he didn’t need her

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Sheila looked around to make sure no one’s watching, then turned to Pollock, dropping to her knees

said to keep Arnold calm, you

glancing around nervously, afraid of being seen in this situation. He’s somewhat shaken. “You, get up! What are you doing kneeling

and said, “Dad, you’re my real dad. If you don’t acknowledge me as your daughter, I’m

get up,