Third Person's POV
Adelaide decided she needed to first understand Alger's character. If he was reliable, she would then discuss it with Zelda and of course, seek the man's consent as well.
After her failed marriage to Ulrik, Adelaide believed marriage shouldn't be solely parent-arranged; mutual attraction was essential.
"Are you mad?" Priscilla asked, noticing her silence.
"No," Adelaide replied, snapping back to reality. "Just thinking."
Priscilla generously pulled out some money, "Here, as promised, half of what I recovered. I won't go back on my word."
Adelaide chuckled, "Keep your money. I can't accept it."
"No?" Priscilla was puzzled. "Then why go to such lengths to help me confront Madison?"
"You're Lance's mother now. I had to stand up for you against those who swindled you
