Mom looked at him in astonishment until she saw his features clearly.
Her eyes filled with despair.
The woman couldn't hold back either and walked over, saying to Mom, "Please don't misunderstand.
"He is just speaking nonsense. We're decent people and would never do such a thing."
Dad's eyes shone as he looked at her, admiration and approval deepening with each word she spoke, making him nod in agreement.
She was well prepared.
I stared at my confused Mom and called out, "Ma'am, aren't you Dad's college girlfriend, Tammy Dunbar? Is your son Dad's illegitimate child?"
Her face flushed slightly. "Please don't slander me. I've always conducted myself properly. How could I have an illegitimate child?"
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh, you're right. He's not really an illegitimate child, just an unwanted bastard. And you, you're just the other woman..."
Before I could finish, Dad jumped out of the coffin and slapped me hard.
"How dare you talk to Ms. Dunbar like that, you're too disrespectful!"
His slap was forceful, and my face instantly swelled.
The ringing in my ears filled my head with a buzzing sound.
It took me a long time to recover.