MARION
Saying I was angry was an understatement; I was actually furious. How could he dare say such a thing to me? Vernon was supposed to go with his wife to their own home, and now it turned out he wanted to stay with us.
"Absolutely not," I said through clenched teeth, showing my discontent.
"It's not my intention to sleep with you, but my dad has asked to stay in this house overnight. What can I tell him?"
"The truth," I said, although deep down I knew it wasn't a good idea. Vernon wasn't really in good health, and I could see that with my own eyes.
"You gave me five days. Stick to it. If you keep your word, you won't make things more complicated."
"Who says I gave you my word?"
"You gave me five days. Remember that well."
"I should have told you to get lost," I said, glaring at
