No Choice

Garrett just prayed that Norah would accept his decision. Regardless of the fact that he had taken this action without any discussion with his mother. Considering their last conversation about the inheritance, Garrett didn't have much hope. He would have expected to be bombarded with questions, but his assumption was wrong.

Norah smiled and took a deep breath.

"Because of what happened that night at the party?"

Norah's assumption was correct. She was sure of it, especially when she saw the change in Garrett's face. She smiled.

"You shouldn't have done that, Garrett."

Shouldn't have. But then again, Garrett knew that maybe he should have.

"Not just because of that night," Garrett explained, somewhat evasively. "I know Nelson won't stop harassing me until he gets what he wants. He'll do anything to make sure I take everything."

That was actually a reasonable reason. Norah nodded in understanding. Of course, she knew how determined this