Chapter 3 I was completely baffled , staring at the video clips Ashley had shared . [ ] According to the video information , the family photo was taken last Christmas in Chicago . ] But on that day , my dad was with me and my mom in Miami for Christmas's Eve . He never left our side , so he couldn't possibly have been in Chicago taking photos with Ashley . Yet the man in the video was undeniably my dad - even the mole on his forehead was identical . ] I racked my brain but couldn't figure it out , so I called my dad's secretary . [ ] I subtly asked if my dad was having an affair . This secretary was my mom's former student and had been managing my dad's schedule for years . [ ] If my dad was cheating , she would definitely know . [ ] When she heard my question , she was surprised , then burst out laughing : [ ] " Olivia , your dad is famous for how much he adores your mom . How could he possibly be cheating ? " ] But if Dad wasn't cheating , then what was going on with Ashley ? I wanted to call my dad immediately to get to the bottom of this , but considering the time difference , it was probably midnight where he was . It could wait half a day . [ ] Tomorrow was Saturday anyway , and the townhouse my dad had bought for me near campus had just been renovated . ] I decided to go home for the night and have my mom accompany me to check out the townhouse the next day . [ ] But when I arrived at the townhouse with my mom , we found Ashley hosting a party for about fifteen people on the front lawn . [ Seeing me , Ashley looked contemptuous : [ ] " I was wondering why you didn't dare come back to the dorm last night . So you were planning to stalk me ? What ? Did you come to apologize in person ? " ] I was puzzled . ] " Apologize for what ? " At that moment , the student council president walked over and pulled me aside " Olivia , Ashley already showed us around her house . There are even photos of her parents ' wedding inside . Don't embarrass yourself . " ] " If I were you , I'd quietly move out of the dorm . Why come here and humiliate yourself further ? " }} Chapter 3 I was speechless . " I haven't done anything wrong . Why should I move ? " ] " Besides , I'm busy today and don't have time for arguments . Please don't bother me . ' With that , I took my mom's hand and headed toward the townhouse . [ ] " D My parents ' twentieth wedding anniversary was coming up in a week , and I had custom - ordered a traditional dress for her . [ ] I wanted to have her try it on early to make sure it fit perfectly . [ ] But we had only taken a few steps when a girl blocked our path : ] " Olivia , have you no shame ? This is Ashley's house . She didn't invite you , so why are you barging in? " [ ] I was getting impatient : [ ] " This townhouse was my dad's gift for my 18th birthday . Since when did it become Ashley's ? " ] ] Hearing this , Ashley sneered : [ ] " Olivia , your shamelessness knows no bounds . Yesterday you claimed my dad was yours , and now you're saying my house is yours too ? How can anyone be this disgraceful ? " ] As she finished speaking , the fifteen or so people at the party began pointing and whispering about me . [ ] My mom was completely confused and asked what was going on . [ ] I was about to explain when the student council president suddenly handed me a phone in the middle of a call . ] I took it and realized it was my faculty advisor : [ ] " Olivia , due to your serious violations of university policies , the administration has decided after careful consideration that you should take a gap year . The paperwork has been processed , and your belongings have been packed and left with the dorm supervisor . We hope you'll comply . " I was totally so angry that I laughed . [ ]