Chapter 74

Samuel didn't even look Elise's way, but his words were clearly meant for her. He turned to the crowd and said, "Lucas needs rest. Don't make noise here." He faced Lynette. "Mom, help Grandma to the banquet hall. We can't leave the guests unattended, or they'll say we're being rude." She wanted to argue but decided against it when she met Samuel's cold, sharp gaze. She helped Anna away, and the rest of the Holts filed out. The divorce was ultimately between Samuel and Elise. Whether or not the rest of the family was around wouldn't change the outcome if Samuel insisted on it. Besides, they could never quite read his temper. They didn't want to risk souring the family's harmony. He could deal with this himself. Elise didn't know what Samuel was up to. The Holts weren't outsiders; their divorce would reach them sooner or later, anyway. Whatever. She couldn't figure Samuel out. Since there was time to talk now, she got straight to the point. "It's been more than half a month. Even