Chapter 226

Samantha Quin took a deep breath, one hand gripping the railing as she turned slightly. “I visit her grave before every anniversary. I clean, I leave flowers, talk to her for a bit, just spend some time. You've never cared about this before, so why the sudden reminder about next month?” Thomas Jordan hesitated for a second but refused to give up. “Caitlin, ever since you got married, you barely come back to the family. I’m just looking out for you. The girls at home keep asking when you'll visit them…” Another trap. Samantha let out a cold laugh. “The so-called sisters who treated me like dirt just because I was a stepdaughter? When did any of them ever show me kindness? Now they want me to drop by—what, for a show?” “What about those dolls you left in your room? Mind if I give them away?” Thomas didn’t miss a beat, throwing out another loaded question. “I’ve never liked dolls. What would they be doing in my room?” she snapped, frowning. “Are you done yet? Get lost if you are!” “Caitli