Chapter 3

Kenneth's heart ached as he pulled me into his arms, holding me close, letting his clothes get soaked.

That night, I overheard Kenneth arguing with Sheryl.

"Mom, can't you just cut Tara some slack for my sake?" Kenneth pleaded.

"Haven't I been lenient enough?" Sheryl shot back. "She had the nerve to marry into the Beaumont family, and she can't even handle a bit of stress?

"People from humble backgrounds are so dramatic."

Kenneth tried to stand up to Sheryl, but in the end, he couldn't win against her.

When Kenneth came back, he didn't say a word. He simply…