The Secrets in Their Hearts
"Unbelievable! You're ruining your big day! Apologize to your husband right now!"
Gilbert held my hand, and we both ascended the stage. "You'd hit your own daughter over 1.5 million. Well, then I offer double, but I want you to never touch Katherine again. Deal?"
My mother's eyes lit up, and she nodded profusely. Happy with the answer, Gilbert descended the stage, holding my hand. "Ah, of course, the money is only for Katherine. You're not touching any of it."
That hit Joan hard. She had a mental breakdown and roared like something that was between human and animal.