"Charles, it was your dad who did me wrong. He's the one who had an affair. That Liliana is living proof he cheated. Did you forget? That girl..."

"Stop! I only put up with you because you're my mom. Do you really think you're still the queen bee of the Hoffmans? Liliana's chances with the Hoffmans were ruined because of you. You owe her and her mom big time, and you'll never be able to make it right." "You can't call me a homewrecker! She's the one who tore apart a family. She's the one with no shame!"

Charles massaged his temples. "I don't want to talk about who's right and who's wrong. This is my last warning, Mom. Leave Aunt alone and stop threatening Dad, or you'll make me lose the last shred of patience I have."

Turning away from Clarisse, Charles saw James descending the stairs and asked, "James, where's Grandpa?"

back yet!" James replied, scanning the room to gauge everyone's mood before

taken care of. Uncle's out on business and might be gone for a while. Aunt's

Charles stride and turned to Clarisse and Janet with a casual nod. "Well, I'm off to check on Ms.

let out a disdainful snort. "Slave!" she muttered

her mouth agape like a fish out of water. She was at a loss for words. It

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