“What is going on?” Patricia's voice echoed in the little living room before Dominic's bedroom.
Lauren was seated in front of the center table, hands on her knees, and head bowed, while Patricia paced the length of the room. Dominic sat on the sofa opposite Lauren, legs crossed, deep in thought.
“What did you call us here for, Dominic? And do you actually know what you're doing? Do you know all the sacrifices that I made just to get George's eyes on Laura? How could you give up on her? She's just a stupid child, who doesn't even know what she wants!” Patricia cried, tears blooming in her eyes, “Now, they're out there discussing, and I'm sure it's nothing good. You can't give up just yet. Why did you even agree in the first place?”
“I had to,” Dominic replied curtly.
“Why? Is there an
