He watched as Sophia stormed off angrily. He let out an exasperated sigh and ran a hand through his hair. He turned to Elena and took her hand in his. “Let's get out of here,” he said firmly.
She nodded and walked right behind him. He led her out of the hall. As they approached their Rolls Royce, someone called out to Richard. He turned to see his mother walking towards them. “Please don't go,” she said, hurrying towards them. “Stay for the dinner party.”
He clenched his jaw and said, “I don't think so, Mom. I'm not going to just sit there and watch you guys make her feel less of herself and make her uncomfortable,” He shook his head and muttered, “I'm not going to subject her to that kind of treatment.”
His Mom’s face fell and he held her hand. “I'm sorry. But I have to think about he
