A Blissful Night with My Step-Father
she added, her gaze slicing over to him, "you of all people should know that the love you're talking about is a liability."
Ginny felt a sharp pang of anger. "Liability? I am not some asset for you to manage, Mother!”
Lucy smirked, the expression reeking of condescension. "You think love is going to keep this estate running? When things get hard, Ginny, love won't keep the doors open. And I won't let you throw this family's legacy away for some. fantasy."
Ginny's jaw clenched, her fists shaking. "You know what? Fine. Take the estate. If having this place means giving up any chance at happiness, I don't want it.”