“They took my phone away and told me that if I ever tried to leave Nicholas, they would ru!n my reputation in the press,” she added.
Nicholas rolled his eyes before releasing an exhausted sigh, as though dealing with a spoiled child throwing another fit.
“Abigail has always been way too sensitive about every little thing,” he said, turning toward his brother for agreement.
Gregory laughed briefly before casually leaning his shoulder against the doorframe.
“Some women just simply lack the class and strength required to marry into a family of our stature,” he said with a grin.
I never released my daughter for even a moment, remaining exactly where I stood while staring straight at all three of them.
Patricia stepped forward, lowering her voice into a dangerous whisper filled with quiet menace.
“Let us not make this situation any more unpleasant than it already is, Rachel,” she threatened.
