“What did you say?” My voice came out harsher than I intended, but I didn’t care.
Cassidy smiled coldly.
“I’m just saying, Jill, maybe some events aren’t for everyone. This is a father-daughter dance. If you don’t have a father…”
“My daughter **does have** a father,” I interrupted. “He gave his life defending this country.”
Cassidy blinked, surprised. The other ma
