Everyone stared, shocked. Ann might be defensive all those years but never to any members of the family. But they were shocked at her outburst.
“Is that directed at my father or me?”
“Both,” Ann said, unfazed. “What! You think I was scared of you all these years?” She directed the question at Max. “Who do you think you are? The only reason why I've been keeping it calm with you is obviously because of your father. And you think you are some important people?”
“You will watch what you say to my husband!” Kate said suddenly. “I will not tolerate that. I will not allow you talk to my husband like you talk to yours. You might not give yours regards but I give mine!”
Ann laughed. It was a heartfelt one, one she hasn't had in days.
“You are so useless, you know that. If not because father t
