Chapter 19

The study door swung open before Winifred could react. Gordon, Linda, and Felix stood there and glared at her, their anger as clear as day. Winifred was frightened and hastily tried to explain. "Mom, Dad, Felix! What are you guys doing at home?" They'd originally planned on going to the company, but Gordon had felt unwell. So, Linda had asked Felix to bring whatever urgent documents home. Who would've known that they would accidentally discover the secret Winifred had tried so hard to keep? Linda stormed over to Winifred and grabbed her arm tightly, unable to keep her rage in check as she snarled, "Who are they? Why did they call you 'sweetie'? What did they mean by getting whatever money you can out of us?" "It's not what you think, Mom! I can explain!" Winifred started crying. Whenever she did this in the past, Linda's heart would soften. This time, however, Linda remained unmoved. She didn't let go of Winifred. "Mom, you're hurting me!" Winifred pleaded, but Linda ignored her.