The girl finished talking and Ernest noticed she had lost that expression of calm she had at the beginning and he was very surprised by her breakdown.
“ Don’t you think you’re too hard on your father?” Ernest asked.
“ Absolutely not. He was even harder on my mother; if I could, I’d have revenge for everything!”
“ To be honest, Mr. Houg seemed a completely different person from the one you’re describing me. Even yesterday night, he was very worried, mostly about you and your brother.”
“ Worried about us? Since when James Houg is worried about someone? Even you, Mr. Devon, if you want an advice, leave everything until you’re still in time: who’s next to my dad is destined to ruin. He’s a carrier of disgraces.”
“ Are you suggesting me to leave everything because you’re worried about my h
