Behind Liza, Drake spoke up. "That's right. Who would dare lay a hand on Miss Eaton? That would be suicide."

Liza crowed, "Tell me about it."

Drake's eyes grew even colder. Debra, aware of Drake's disdain for the arrogant heirs of wealthy families, feared he might lose his temper.

She quickly intervened, "Mr. Lowe is kind enough to take us in, and he was once engaged to you. You should be more polite."

"Exactly," Garland chimed in. "You should learn from Mrs. Houston and be humbler."

Liza was unimpressed. "But Dad said a girl should be tough and not let anyone push her around. Should I listen to you or Dad?"

Garland was at a loss for words. From a young age, Bert spoiled Liza, giving her the best of everything and ensuring she never faced any hardship.

made her arrogant and willful, believing her family name could protect her from anything. It had, except for that one time when

the family

are doing fine here," Debra

need. You've been

long enough. Isn't it

haven't had enough fun yet. We plan

e for so long, and there wasn't much

to leave.

an eyebrow. "A

stammered, "A few more

here with us?"

"Wait. This is my house, and

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