Cherilyn Knight's Point Of View.
She hesitated, then sighed deeply. "He is like a son to me. I have known him since he was a boy, and no matter how dark things get, I will always understand him."
I felt my frustration rising again. "You are all blinded by him. I don't get how everyone in this mansion can't see how manipulative he is!"
The words tumbled out before I could stop them, while my voice was rising in anger. Silence followed, the weight of my outburst settling between us.
"I am sorry, I should not have raised my voice to you," I said, in a low voice. Despite everything, Dorothy was a darling, and a mother figure for me as well.
Dorothy did not react right away. The moment she finally spoke, her voice was calm but sad. "I admire you, child," She said in a soft tone. "You are s
