ated conversation among the Taylors came to a scree

here for a few seconds, then softl

ming her teacup onto the table with a loud

house to spill the tea about Cassandra stirring th

ith a sour expression like someone owed her money. If it hadn't been for Alexander

t did you promise me back then?" Alexander hadn't lost his

knew she messed up and immedia

e, and only her grandp

y. A simple sorry isn't nearly enough to make up for that." Lillian Doyle, Cass

one thought Cassandra went

r eyes to glare at Lillian

figure, not a trace of time on her face. But that look from Cassandra

now. She doesn't even care about what Grandpa says anymore," Vera Taylor

ot her a glare. "And knock it off with the whole 'sis' act. You're not e

e two-faced girls who l

she clung to Evelyn's arm and whined like a c

, she snapped, "Alexander, you see this? This is the result of all that s

bruptly, Vera hurrying to

ing them. He never had a close relationship with her anyway.

ad, she lounged on the couch with he

n Lillian. "Still not leaving?

ing her a disapproving glance, she clenched her fists