e his was settling for someone of their status, demanding only a pretty face and fertility. It was a rare opportunity. She had to secure it quickly so her son could buy a ho

uses too. They had raised her, after all; she owed them a massive return on their investment. Their son's real estate, their retirement funds-the good life was waving at them. They would never

mpensation package, and I only get twenty thousand?" The sheer audacity of the off

k God she had secretly saved her own money and never told them. If they knew about h

your brother's new house!" Richard Miller, her father, stood up, scowling. If it weren't for keeping up appearances, he wouldn't even give

ever truly cared for her? The money spent on her entire childhood probably didn't equal what Toby spent in a single year

?" Toby Miller chimed in. The money would eventually be his, so of course, he defended his interests. Toby had always been treated like a gift from the heavens, while Audrey w

but today she finally decided to completely rebel. She felt like a hostage in this house. There was no warmth left to cling to. She made the decision she

Mom and Dad are relying on me for grandchildren!" Toby argued, annoyed by Audrey's sudden defiance. He had never respected her; to him

m when we're old!" Brenda rolled her eyes. She looked at Audrey as if

er die than go on that arranged introduction. Give up." She clenched her fists, fighting back tears. No one here would care i

ren all the love she had never received. Boy or girl, they would be her absolute treasures. No matter how hard it got, she would