Chapter 82

"You’ve got the nerve to ask? Your daughter’s been bullied to death by that little witch. She actually made Jason give Samantha attitude." "Who does she have to blame but herself? She can’t even hold onto a guy," Arthur shot back, clearly needing a target for his frustration. "Are you kidding me? I thought you were gonna talk to old Mrs. Harrington? What did she say?" "Hmph, talk? The lady didn’t even show up. Only Brian Hudson came. He didn’t say it directly, but come on, it’s obvious — they’re washing their hands of this." "I can't believe the Harringtons are all like this. It's disgusting. Don’t forget, it was Margaret who came begging for this marriage in the first place. I’m telling you now, Arthur, you better come up with something fast. If you don’t, I’m taking matters into my own hands. Even if we go down with them, I’m not backing off. Samantha’s marriage isn’t negotiable." Vivian wasn’t letting this go. Arthur just sighed and headed upstairs. ... That morning, after her class