Chapter 5

Shanna burst into tears at that moment. She raised her wounded arm and pointed at Justin. "He was the one who picked on me and Mommy earlier!" An inscrutable look flickered across Justin's face, yet he kept his daughter in a bowing stance as he apologized to me and Shanna. "I'm dreadfully sorry, Don Moretti. My wife and daughter didn't know better and got on Mrs. Moretti's bad side." Francine had shed her menacing front and tearfully apologized to us. The Moretti family was celebrating tonight, and I didn't want anyone ruining the special occasion. Besides, I could settle the score with Justin and Felicia some other time. I had someone escort them out, but before they left, I saw Justin's eyes gleaming. I ignored it and stayed by William's side while we made our rounds at the family banquet. The doctor had already tended to Shanna's wounds, and the little girl now rested on William's hip, enjoying the attention from everyone in the Moretti family. Those who were close to Justin