Erin stopped in her tracks, staring at Brett in disbelief. His expression was so natural that not a single hint of deception showed.
Joseph and Amy were just as shocked. They had always assumed Erin was treated like a servant in Brett's household, never imagining she would be his girlfriend.
"Mr. Barton, are you serious?" Amy regained her senses, chuckling as though she'd just heard a ridiculous joke.
Brett frowned slightly. "What's funny?"
Amy sneered at Erin before continuing, "Everyone knows her mother was the mistress who ruined your parents' marriage. And you, Mr. Barton, want a woman like that? Really?"
Joseph's face turned green as he snapped, "Shut up!"
But Amy, her anger swelling, pressed on. "I'm telling the truth! Her mother was a homewrecker, and now her daughter's done t
