Isabel's face went ashen. She thought she'd gotten away with the mess she'd created.
Warren had fallen for her fake tears, just as always. But.
Sheila's rigid sense of morality had ruined everything, and now she had to humiliate herself in front of her arch-rival.
Okay, Mom, I'll tell Ruby I'm sorry. Isabel mumbled, her voice thick with resentment.
Seeing the storm brewing behind her daughter's eyes, Natalia sighed and gently changed the subject.
Didn't you want to introduce Carter to Dr. N? We can all go together tomorrow.
Warren stood and left, clearly satisfied. Isabel had been scolded, yet rewarded all the same.
The moment he was gone, Isabel's eyes lit up. She slipped her arm through her mother's affectionately.
Oh, thanks, Mom. You're the best. She'd already cost Carter 2% of
