Chapter 4

Now, his son-in-law, Mason, was even more successful and loaded than my dad ever was, so his walking down the same path as my father seemed almost acceptable.

My dad closed his eyes, trying to hold back the tears prickling in his eyes.

"Yvette, you might think that what I'm saying sounds hypocritical," he said, "But your mom and I, all we ever wanted was for you to be safe and happy."

He continued, "I approved of your marriage to Mason because you loved him. If you don't love him anymore, you don't have to make yourself miserable just for…